There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Alger by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 7m$92–330Fly 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$54–281Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Standishbus
9h 14m$178–287Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Standishbus
9h 19mDrive 331 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Algercar 331 mi
6h 8m$57–82Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Standishbus
12h 31m$94–166
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Alger is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Alger is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 7m and costs $90 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Alger. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Standish via Flint and Bay City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and Alger is 288 miles. The road distance is 333 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Alger without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 14m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 7:28 PM in Chicago and 8:28 PM in Alger.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Alger is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 Station, Flint, Bay City, and Standish in around 9h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Standish
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Standish
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Standish
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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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