There are 7 ways to get from Plainwell to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union StationWolverine / ...
2h 34m$69–134Drive 152.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plainwell to Chicago152.7 mi
2h 37m$28–41Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
3h 13m$64–89Fly 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)AZO - ORD
2h 22m$88–292Taxi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Plainwell to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)GRR - ORD
2h 38m$170–486Taxi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the taxi from Plainwell to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)GRR - MDW
2h 23m$190–626Drive to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Plainwell to Muskegon (MKG)
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MKG - ORD
3h 4m$84–152
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 37m.
The fastest way to get from Plainwell to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $85 - $300.
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 34m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Plainwell to Chicago, including transfers.
The best way to get from Plainwell to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 3h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $300 and takes 2h 22m.
Chicago is 1h behind Plainwell. It is currently 4:14 PM in Plainwell and 3:14 PM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Plainwell to Chicago is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Plainwell to Chicago.
There are 1090+ 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 $28–85 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 $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–130
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
- $28–85
- 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
- $23–40
- 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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