There are 7 ways to get from Macomb County to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (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$155–276Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus 561
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 44m$44–89Drive 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 58m$59–330Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
10h 22m$56–99Bus 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 4m$138–661
Macomb County to Chicago by bus and foot
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 58m and costs $55 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Macomb County to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Gratiot & Knollwood and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Gratiot & 23 Mile and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
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 $150 - $280.
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 $150 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 44m.
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 $90–200 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gratiot & Knollwood to Chicago Bus Station via Gratiot & 23 Mile, Jefferson & Griswold, and Detroit Bus Station in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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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 2:51 PM in Macomb County and 1:51 PM 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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