What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Clarkston?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Clarkston is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Clarkston?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Clarkston is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 30m and costs $110 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Clarkston?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Clarkston station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Clarkston?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Clarkston station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Chicago to Clarkston?

The distance between Chicago and Clarkston is 268 miles. The road distance is 280.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Clarkston without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Clarkston without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $140 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Clarkston?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Chicago to Clarkston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Clarkston bus from?

Chicago to Clarkston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Clarkston train from?

Chicago to Clarkston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Clarkston?

The best way to get from Chicago to Clarkston is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Chicago to Clarkston bus arrive?

Chicago to Clarkston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Clarkston?

Clarkston is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:45 AM in Chicago and 11:45 AM in Clarkston.

Where does the Chicago to Clarkston train arrive?

Chicago to Clarkston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Clarkston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Clarkston is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Chicago to Clarkston.

Where can I stay near Clarkston?

There are 82+ hotels available in Clarkston.

Chicago to Clarkston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Clarkston by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
2. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Clarkstontaxi
3h 30m
$118–380
Drive 278.8 mi
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1. Drive from Chicago to Clarkstoncar 278.8 mi
4h 50m
$51–74
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 28m
$143–255
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 28m
$149–201
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Baldwin & Woodlakebus
6h 2m
$176–519
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
2. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Baldwin & Woodlakebus
6h 33m
$176–709
Bus via Detroit
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Great Lakes Crossingbus 462
8h 36m
$81–135

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights

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Distance: 266.9 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Clarkston, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 6h 11m.

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