There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Alpena by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane ORD - APN
5h 49m$86–360Drive 414.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Alpenacar 414.4 mi
7h 18m$76–110Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpenabus 1485
10h 47m$124–238Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpenabus 1485
10h 52m$140–212Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane MDW - APN
5h 7m$100–450Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
- Take the bus from Cheboygan, MI to Alpenabus
6h 15m$136–422Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Alpenabus
7h 52m$100–371Bus via Southfield
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Southfield, MI Greyhound to Alpenabus 1485
14h 14m$89–164
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Alpena is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Alpena is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $100 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Alpena. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Alpena via Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Chicago and Alpena is 333 miles. The road distance is 416.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Alpena without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 47m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Chicago to Alpena, including transfers.
Chicago to Alpena bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Alpena is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $85 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 10h 52m.
Chicago to Alpena bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Alpena is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:28 PM in Chicago and 7:28 PM in Alpena.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Alpena, MI, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Alpena via Flint Amtrak and Alpena in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
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 Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Cheboygan, MI to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Bay City, MI to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Southfield, MI Greyhound to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- 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
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
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Alpena is 417 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Chicago to Alpena.
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