There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Lake Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BOS - MKE
2h 37m$650–1,900Fly to Traverse City
cheapest- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BOS - TVC
2h 39m$80–420Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
22h 34m$275–600Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
22h 59m$149–262Drive 980.1 mi
- Drive from Boston to Chicagocar 980.1 mi
16h 48m$179–259Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
3h 7m$86–424Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
3h 32m$621–1,004
Boston to Lake Michigan by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan is to bus which costs $140 - $270 and takes 22h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $650 - $1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Newark Penn Station and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 34m.
The distance between Boston and Lake Michigan is 863 miles. The road distance is 985.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan without a car is to train which takes 22h 34m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), including transfers and time at the airport.
Boston to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $650 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 22h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 22h 59m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
JetBlue Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 22h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Boston Logan Airport Airport to General Mitchell International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 37m.
Boston to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Boston to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Lake Michigan is 986 miles. It takes approximately 16h 48m to drive from Boston to Lake Michigan.
JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Boston Logan Airport Airport to General Mitchell International Airport Airport.