There are 5 ways to get from Spring Arbor to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Albion Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
3h 36m$94–160Drive 201 mi
cheapest- Drive from Spring Arbor to Chicagocar 201 mi
3h 29m$37–53Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 18m$103–149Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Spring Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 47m$185–474Bus via Jackson Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 8m$62–97
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spring Arbor to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Spring Arbor to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $180 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Spring Arbor station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Jackson Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Spring Arbor station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Albion Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Spring Arbor and Chicago is 198 miles. The road distance is 202.2 miles.
The best way to get from Spring Arbor to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Spring Arbor to Chicago, including transfers.
Spring Arbor to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson Station.
Spring Arbor to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albion Station.
The best way to get from Spring Arbor to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Spring Arbor, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albion Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albion Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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More Questions & Answers
Spring Arbor to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Spring Arbor. It is currently 7:47 PM in Spring Arbor and 6:47 PM in Chicago.
Spring Arbor to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spring Arbor to Chicago is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Spring Arbor to Chicago.
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