There are 8 ways to get from Warren to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 33m$49–259Bus via Congress & Griswold
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 2m$42–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 58m$77–172Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 22m$72–112Drive 286.6 mi
- Drive from Warren to Chicagocar 286.6 mi
4h 52m$53–76Line 5 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- 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 53m$136–468Line 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 15m$136–658Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
6h 50m$92–620
Warren to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Warren to Chicago is to bus via Congress & Griswold which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Warren to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $45 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Warren to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 12 Mile & Birchcrest and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Royal Oak Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Warren to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
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 58m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Warren to Chicago, including transfers.
Warren to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Warren to Chicago train 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 58m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 7h 22m.
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 $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Warren to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Warren. It is currently 6:16 PM in Warren and 5:16 PM in Chicago.
Warren to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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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