There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Baldwin by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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 Manistee County-Blacker Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Baldwintaxi
4h 1m$192–325Drive 241.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Baldwincar 241.5 mi
4h 28m$43–62Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus
- Take the taxi from Big Rapids to Baldwintaxi
7h 1m$172–255Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Reed Citybus It 80
7h 10mFly to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Baldwintaxi
4h 13m$252–345
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Baldwin is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Baldwin is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 1m and costs $190 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Baldwin. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Reed City via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Chicago and Baldwin is 250 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Baldwin without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 7h 1m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Chicago to Baldwin, including transfers.
Chicago to Baldwin bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Baldwin bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Baldwin is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:38 AM in Chicago and 10:38 AM in Baldwin.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Baldwin is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Chicago to Baldwin.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Baldwin, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Baldwin via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Reed City in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Reed City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $65–170
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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