There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Augusta by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain Blue Water / ...
2h 46m$118–175Drive 157.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Augustacar 157.5 mi
2h 43m$28–41Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creekbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 51mFly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
3h 10m$78–305Bus via Kalamazoo Transit Center (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
4h 14m$58–77Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the taxi from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Augustataxi
3h 52m$182–425Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the taxi from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Augustataxi
3h 32m$202–575
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Augusta is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Augusta is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Augusta. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Battle Creek via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Augusta. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Battle Creek via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Chicago and Augusta is 169 miles. The road distance is 158.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Augusta without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Chicago to Augusta, including transfers.
Chicago to Augusta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Augusta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Augusta is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $310 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Augusta, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek 4 times a day. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek 3 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times 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 Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $150–180
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Augusta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Augusta is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:36 AM in Chicago and 12:36 PM in Augusta.
Chicago to Augusta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Augusta is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Chicago to Augusta.
There are eight+ hotels available in Augusta.