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How to get fromAtlanta to Great Lakesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 45m
    $90–194

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    18h 8m
    $118–217

  3. Drive 706.6 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Great Lakescar car 706.6 mi
    13h 15m
    $129–187

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 7m
    $200–374

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ATL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    6h 47m
    $132–672

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ATL - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 8m
    $134–678

  7. Bus, train via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    18h 52m
    $126–213

Atlanta to Great Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration18h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 643.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Great Lakes. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Great Lakes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Great Lakes via Chicago Bus Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 18h 8m.

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