There are 6 ways to get from Cedar to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Traverse City
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
2h 39m$94–303Drive 323 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar to Chicagocar 323 mi
5h 34m$59–86Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
9h 36mDrive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly
- Drive from Cedar to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
3h 23m$102–180Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 36mBus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 43m$98–158
Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar to Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $90 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Cedar and Chicago is 260 miles. The road distance is 324.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Cedar to Chicago, including transfers.
Cedar to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
The best way to get from Cedar to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $90 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Grand Rapids, which costs and takes 9h 36m.
Cedar to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Chicago is 1h behind Cedar. It is currently 6:32 AM in Cedar and 5:32 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Cedar, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cedar to Chicago Union Station via Traverse City, Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 9h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar to Chicago is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Cedar to Chicago.
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