There are 6 ways to get from Alma to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, 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.
Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Alma to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 58m$184–463Drive 251.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alma to Chicagocar 251.8 mi
4h 29m$46–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alma to East Lansingbus It 55 / ...
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 1mBus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Alma to East Lansingbus It 55 / ...
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 11mTaxi to Mbs International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Alma to Mbs International Airport (MBS)taxi
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBS - ORD
3h 14m$81–293Bus
- Take the bus from Alma College Bookstore to Jackson Transportationbus 1488
- Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 20m$46–98
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alma to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Alma to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $180 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Alma to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Alma and arriving at Chicago Union Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Alma and Chicago is 246 miles. The road distance is 253.3 miles.
The best way to get from Alma to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Alma to Chicago, including transfers.
Alma to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alma station.
Alma to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.
Chicago is 1h behind Alma. It is currently 2:54 PM in Alma and 1:54 PM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Alma to Chicago is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Alma to Chicago.
What companies run services between Alma, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Alma to Chicago Union Station via East Lansing and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 6h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Alma to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Alma to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Alma College Bookstore to Jackson Transportation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $45–170
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