There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Cedar by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Traverse City
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
3h 26m$92–325Drive 323.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Cedarcar 323.4 mi
5h 34m$56–80Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus It 80
9h 22m$167–254Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Cedarcar
4h 17m$92–269Bus
- 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 Traverse Citybus It 80
9h 22m
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Cedar is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Cedar is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $90 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Cedar. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Traverse City via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Chicago and Cedar is 260 miles. The road distance is 325.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Cedar without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Chicago to Cedar, including transfers.
Chicago to Cedar bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Cedar is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $90 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 22m.
Chicago to Cedar bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Cedar is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:52 AM in Chicago and 11:52 AM in Cedar.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Cedar, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Cedar via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City in around 9h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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 Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Cedar is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Chicago to Cedar.
There are 581+ hotels available in Cedar.