There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Jackson by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 36m$70–100Bus via Jackson Bus Stop (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 19m$30–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain Wolverine
4h 4m$65–140Drive 207.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Jacksoncar 207.6 mi
3h 29m$38–55
Chicago Union Station to Jackson by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Jackson is to bus via Jackson Bus Stop which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Jackson is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Jackson Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Jackson Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Jackson is 214 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $70 - $100.
The bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station takes 3h 36m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Chicago Union Station to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Jackson is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station twice a week. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Union Station to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson Bus Stop station.
Jackson is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 9:10 PM in Chicago Union Station and 10:10 PM in Jackson.
Chicago Union Station to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Jackson is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Jackson.
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