There are 8 ways to get from Boyne Falls to Chicago by car, plane, bus, train, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Traverse City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Drive from Boyne Falls to Traverse-City-Airport-TVCcar
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
3h 30m$42–259Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gaylord to East Lansingbus It 55
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
9h 16m$209–317Drive 345 mi
- Drive from Boyne Falls to Chicagocar 345 mi
5h 50m$63–91Taxi to Pellston, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the taxi from Boyne Falls to Pellston (PLN)taxi
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PLN - MDW
7h 19m$174–494Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Boyne Falls to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
4h 50m$112–224Bus
- Take the bus from Gaylord to East Lansingbus It 55
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 16mBus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
11h 25m$178–271Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 25m
Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boyne Falls to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Boyne Falls to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $40 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Boyne Falls to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Gaylord and arriving at Chicago Union Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Boyne Falls and Chicago is 299 miles. The road distance is 347 miles.
The best way to get from Boyne Falls to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 16m and costs $200 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Boyne Falls to Chicago, including transfers.
Boyne Falls to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Gaylord station.
Boyne Falls to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.
Chicago is 1h behind Boyne Falls. It is currently 6:23 PM in Boyne Falls and 5:23 PM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Boyne Falls to Chicago is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Boyne Falls to Chicago.
What companies run services between Boyne Falls, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Boyne Falls to Chicago Union Station via Gaylord, East Lansing, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 9h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit, Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit, Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Gaylord to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Gaylord to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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