There are 9 ways to get from Alpena to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Alpena County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane APN - ORD
3h 57m$74–314Fly Alpena County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane APN - MDW
8h 40m$83–374Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrakbus 1485
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
12h 3m$117–247Bus
- Take the bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrakbus 1485
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 34m$135–210Bus to Pellston, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Alpena to Cheboygan, MIbus
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PLN - ORD
4h 46m$124–387Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Alpena to Bay City, MIbus
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBS - ORD
6h 17m$93–327Bus via Southfield
- Take the bus from Alpena to Southfield, MI Greyhoundbus 1485
- Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
15h 5m$87–167Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Alpena to Chicago O'Hare-ORD432.5 mi
7h 42mDrive 432.5 mi
- Drive from Alpena to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)car 432.5 mi
7h 42m$79–114
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alpena to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Alpena to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $70 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Alpena to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from Alpena and arriving at Jefferson Park Transit Center via Flint Amtrak Station and Jefferson & Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Alpena and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 315 miles. The road distance is 435 miles.
The best way to get from Alpena to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 3m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Alpena to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), including transfers.
Alpena to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alpena station.
The best way to get from Alpena to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $70 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 12h 34m.
Alpena to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint Amtrak station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 1h behind Alpena. It is currently 5:03 AM in Alpena and 4:03 AM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
What companies run services between Alpena, MI, USA and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA?
Delta flies from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alpena to O'Hare via Alpena, Flint Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Jefferson Park in around 12h 34m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
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
- $40–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit, Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Cheboygan, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Southfield, MI Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Alpena to Chicago O'Hare-ORD
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Alpena to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 435 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Alpena to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
There are 287+ hotels available in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
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