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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Lake Michigan Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Lake Michigan Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    1h 57m
    $58–98
  2. Drive 106.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Lake Michigan Beachcar car 106.2 mi
    1h 57m
    $20–28
  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    1h 57m
    $62–85
  4. Bus via Benton Harbor Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2h 12m
    $49–72

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What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Lake Michigan Beach, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station once daily. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station once a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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