There are 8 ways to get from Petoskey to Chicago by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Petoskey to East Lansingbus It 55
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
9h 40m$100–227Drive 360.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petoskey to Chicagocar 360.7 mi
6h 10m$66–96Fly Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PLN - MDW
6h 58m$125–426Bus
- Take the bus from Petoskey to East Lansingbus It 55
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 40m$95–152Bus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
11h 12m$90–207Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 12m$90–142Fly Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PLN - ORD
4h 54m$115–356Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Petoskey to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
5h 8m$114–227
Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petoskey to Chicago is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Petoskey to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $110 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Petoskey to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Petoskey and arriving at Chicago Union Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Petoskey and Chicago is 424 miles. The road distance is 362.8 miles.
The best way to get from Petoskey to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 40m and costs $95 - $230.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Petoskey to Chicago, including transfers.
Petoskey to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Petoskey station.
The best way to get from Petoskey to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $120 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 9h 40m.
Petoskey to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.
Chicago is 1h behind Petoskey. It is currently 5:20 AM in Petoskey and 4:20 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Petoskey, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Petoskey to Chicago Union Station via Petoskey, East Lansing, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit, Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit, Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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