There are 8 ways to get from Plainwell to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi
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 Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
2h 35m$70–114Drive 152.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plainwell to Chicagocar 152.7 mi
2h 39m$28–41Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
3h 14m$63–84Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
2h 26m$86–282Taxi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Plainwell to Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRRtaxi
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
2h 38m$175–506Taxi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the taxi from Plainwell to Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRRtaxi
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
2h 29m$195–656Drive to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Plainwell to Muskegon (MKG)car
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
3h 3m$74–152Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Plainwell to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 42m$60–364
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plainwell to Chicago is to drive which costs $27 - $45 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Plainwell to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $85 - $290.
The distance between Plainwell and Chicago is 149 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.
The best way to get from Plainwell to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Plainwell to Chicago, including transfers.
The best way to get from Plainwell to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 3h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $290 and takes 2h 26m.
Chicago is 1h behind Plainwell. It is currently 5:07 PM in Plainwell and 4:07 PM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Plainwell to Chicago is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Plainwell to Chicago.
There are 1302+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Plainwell, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
The Taxi Guy
- Phone
- +1-269-355-4808
Bronco Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 269-343-3000
The Taxi Guy
- Phone
- +1-269-355-4808
Bronco Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 269-343-3000
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