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How to get fromAlanson to Chicagoby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Alanson to Chicago by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alanson to East Lansingbus bus It 55
    2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    10h 1m
    $148–245

  2. Drive  370.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alanson to Chicagocar car 370.6 mi
    6h 27m
    $68–98

  3. Fly Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PLN - MDW
    6h 41m
    $89–393

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alanson to East Lansingbus bus It 55
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 1m

  5. Bus, train via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Alanson to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 81
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    11h 38m
    $133–216

  6. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Alanson to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 81
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 38m

  7. Fly Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PLN - ORD
    4h 37m
    $79–313

  8. Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Alanson to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car car
    2. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBL - ORD
    5h 24m
    $116–230

Alanson to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Alanson, 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 Alanson to Chicago Union Station via East Lansing and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 10h 1m.

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