There are 9 ways to get from Saint Ignace 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 St. Ignace to East Lansingbus It 55
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
11h 6m$153–253Bus to Traverse City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse Citybus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
8h 46m$55–287Drive 402.2 mi
- Drive from Saint Ignace to Chicagocar 402.2 mi
7h 8m$74–106Fly Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PLN - MDW
8h 22m$70–373Bus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to East Lansingbus It 55
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 6mBus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
12h 43m$138–224Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 43mFly Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PLN - ORD
6h 18m$60–303Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Saint Ignace to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
6h 5m$122–239
Saint Ignace to Chicago by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Ignace to Chicago is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Ignace to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $120 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Ignace to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from St. Ignace and arriving at Chicago Union Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
The distance between Saint Ignace and Chicago is 466 miles. The road distance is 404.5 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Ignace to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 6m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Saint Ignace to Chicago, including transfers.
Saint Ignace to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from St. Ignace station.
The best way to get from Saint Ignace to Chicago is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 6m.
Saint Ignace to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.
Chicago is 1h behind Saint Ignace. It is currently 4:20 PM in Saint Ignace and 3:20 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Saint Ignace, 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 bus from St. Ignace to Chicago Union Station via East Lansing and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 11h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- 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 16m
- 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
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- 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
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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