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How to get fromCentral Michigan University to Chicagoby car, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Central Michigan University to Chicago by car, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Central Michigan University to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3h 12m
    $59–362

  2. Drive  259.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Central Michigan University to Chicagocar car 259.5 mi
    4h 27m
    $48–69

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant to East Lansingbus bus It 55 / ...
    2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    6h 51m
    $64–149

  4. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant to East Lansingbus bus It 55 / ...
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 51m
    $69–114

  5. Taxi to Mbs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Central Michigan University to Mbs International Airport (MBS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBS - ORD
    3h 7m
    $91–308

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center to Jackson Transportationbus bus 1488
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    8h 58m
    $49–93

Central Michigan University to Chicago by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Central Michigan University, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Central Michigan University to Chicago Union Station via Mt. Pleasant, East Lansing, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 6h 51m.

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