There are 3 ways to get from Union Pier to Chicago by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 26m$39–52Drive 72.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union Pier to Chicagocar 72.3 mi
1h 18m$14–19Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
1h 46m$35–57
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Pier to Chicago is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Union Pier to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Pier station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Union Pier station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Union Pier and Chicago is 74 miles. The road distance is 72.7 miles.
The best way to get from Union Pier to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 1h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Union Pier to Chicago, including transfers.
Union Pier to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
Union Pier to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
The best way to get from Union Pier to Chicago is to bus which takes 1h 26m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Union Pier, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station twice a week. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Union Pier to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Union Pier. It is currently 7:55 PM in Union Pier and 6:55 PM in Chicago.
Union Pier to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Pier to Chicago is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Union Pier to Chicago.
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