There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Brimley by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane MDW - CIU
6h 2m$122–505Drive 445 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Brimleycar 445 mi
8h 4m$82–118Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
12h 19m$126–230Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane ORD - CIU
6h 53m$102–395Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston, line 1484 bus, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
- Take the bus from Pellston to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
7h 9m$102–384Bus via Escanaba
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
12h 30m$115–204Train, bus via Lansing
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
13h 36m$143–268Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
14h 30m$134–250Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
14h 30m$145–228
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Brimley is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Brimley is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Brimley. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Sault Ste. Marie, MI via Milwaukee and Escanaba, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Chicago and Brimley is 377 miles. The road distance is 447.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Brimley without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 19m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Chicago to Brimley, including transfers.
Chicago to Brimley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Brimley is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Escanaba, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 12h 30m.
Chicago to Brimley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Brimley is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:05 PM in Chicago and 12:05 AM in Brimley.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Brimley, MI, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Brimley via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI, and Sault Ste. Marie, MI in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Pellston to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–18
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Brimley is 448 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Chicago to Brimley.
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