There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Gaylord by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Gaylordbus 1488
9h 15m$94–190Drive 348.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Gaylordcar 348.7 mi
5h 54m$64–92Fly to Pellston, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
- Take the bus from Pellston, MI to Gaylordbus
5h 46m$64–329Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Gaylordbus 1488
9h 20m$106–161Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Gaylordbus 1488
11h 39m$67–125Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Gaylordcar
5h 51m$112–185Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Alma College Bookstoretaxi
- Take the bus from Alma College Bookstore to Gaylordbus
8h 5m$108–390
Chicago Union Station to Gaylord by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Gaylord is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Gaylord is to fly and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $60 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Gaylord. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Gaylord via East Lansing, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Gaylord is 388 miles. The road distance is 350.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Gaylord without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Chicago Union Station to Gaylord, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Gaylord bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Union Station to Gaylord bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Gaylord is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 12:46 PM in Chicago Union Station and 1:46 PM in Gaylord.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Gaylord is 351 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Gaylord.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Gaylord, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Gaylord via East Lansing Amtrak Station and East Lansing, MI in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Gaylord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Pellston, MI to Gaylord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Gaylord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Jackson Transportation to Gaylord
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alma College Bookstore to Gaylord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $45–60
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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