There are 7 ways to get from Warren to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), bus, 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.
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Drive from Warren to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 27m$64–389Line 5 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboardingbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 59m$46–318Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 54m$82–182Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 17m$92–152Drive 286.6 mi
- Drive from Warren to Chicagocar 286.6 mi
4h 52m$53–76Line 5 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboardingbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
5h 20m$126–378Bus via Southfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 28m$49–94
Warren to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warren to Chicago is to bus via Southfield Bus Stop which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Warren to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $60 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Warren to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 12 Mile & Lorraine and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Royal Oak Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Warren and Chicago is 289 miles. The road distance is 288.3 miles.
The best way to get from Warren to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Warren to Chicago, including transfers.
Warren to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Warren to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 7h 17m.
Warren to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Warren. It is currently 1:33 PM in Warren and 12:33 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Warren, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Warren to Chicago is 288 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Warren to Chicago.
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