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

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There are 5 ways to get from Alpena to Chicago by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alpena to Bay Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay City to Flintbus bus
    3. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    11h 54m
    $182–301

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane APN - ORD
    4h 48m
    $71–309

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alpena to Bay Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay City to Flintbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    11h 54m

  4. Drive  414.6 mi

    1. Drive from Alpena to Chicagocar car 414.6 mi
    7h 19m
    $76–110

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane APN - MDW
    8h 27m
    $86–399

Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Alpena, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Alpena to Chicago Union Station via Alpena, Bay City, Flint, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily.

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