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How to get fromChicago to Almaby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Alma by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma College Bookstorebus bus 1488 / ...
    6h 35m
    $78–162

  2. Drive 251.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Almacar car 251.7 mi
    4h 29m
    $46–67

  3. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma College Bookstorebus bus 1488 / ...
    6h 40m
    $89–135

  4. Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane ORD - MBS
    2. Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Almataxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $88–345

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Alma College Bookstorebus bus 1488
    8h 50m
    $50–99

  6. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Alma College Bookstorebus bus
    5h 48m
    $80–482

Chicago to Alma by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Alma, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Alma College Bookstore via East Lansing Amtrak Station and East Lansing, MI in around 6h 40m.

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