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How to get fromChicago to Bowling Greenby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Bowling Green by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 26m
    $91–159

  2. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0164
    6h 18m
    $44–111

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian / ...
    5h 27m
    $80–194

  4. Drive 246.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bowling Greencar car 246.5 mi
    4h 15m
    $45–65

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Bowling Greenbus bus
    6h 47m
    $150–517

  6. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Bowling Greenbus bus
    7h 18m
    $160–707

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bowling Green, OH, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo twice a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 3h 59m.

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