There are 7 ways to get from Macomb County to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 2m$160–266Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 44m$44–89Bus via Dearborn
- Take the bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus 561
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 32m$101–146Drive 302 mi
- Drive from Macomb County to Chicagocar 302 mi
5h 14m$56–80Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Macomb County to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 53m$54–310Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
5h 44m$138–471Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
6h 1m$158–471
Macomb County to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macomb County to Chicago is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Macomb County to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $50 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Macomb County to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Gratiot & Knollwood and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Gratiot & 23 Mile, Jefferson & Griswold and Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Macomb County to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Macomb County and Chicago is 317 miles. The road distance is 303.8 miles.
The best way to get from Macomb County to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Macomb County to Chicago, including transfers.
Macomb County to Chicago bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Gratiot & 23 Mile station.
Macomb County to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Macomb County to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $160 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Dearborn, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Macomb County, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–190 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gratiot & Knollwood to Chicago Union Station via Gratiot & 23 Mile, Jefferson & Griswold, and Dearborn in around 8h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Macomb County to Chicago bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Jefferson & Griswold station.
Chicago is 1h behind Macomb County. It is currently 2:21 AM in Macomb County and 1:21 AM in Chicago.
Macomb County to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macomb County to Chicago is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Macomb County to Chicago.
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