There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Alger by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, 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 to Mbs International Airport, taxi
best- 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 Algertaxi
4h 11m$98–360Fly to Traverse City, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
- Drive from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Algercar
4h 56m$60–313Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Standish, MIbus 1485
8h 19m$120–229Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Standish, MIbus 1485
8h 24m$134–197Drive 334.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Algercar 334.7 mi
5h 59m$62–89Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Standish, MIbus
6h 29m$114–392Bus via Southfield
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Southfield, MI Greyhound to Standish, MIbus 1485
11h 46m$89–157
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Alger is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Alger is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 11m and costs $95 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Alger. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Standish, MI via Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Chicago and Alger is 288 miles. The road distance is 336.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Alger without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chicago to Alger, including transfers.
Chicago to Alger bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Alger bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Alger is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:58 AM in Chicago and 4:58 AM in Alger.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Alger is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Chicago to Alger.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Alger, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Alger via Flint Amtrak and Standish, MI in around 8h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Standish, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Standish, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Standish, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Southfield, MI Greyhound to Standish, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $55–75
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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