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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Clayton by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi via Bryan (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the taxi from Bryan Amtrak Station to Claytontaxi taxi
    4h 7m
    $158–248

  2. Drive 206.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Claytoncar car 206.6 mi
    4h 4m
    $38–55

  3. Bus, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Jackson Station to Claytontaxi taxi
    4h 24m
    $171–231

  4. Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane ORD - FWA
    2. Drive from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Claytoncar car
    5h 4m
    $54–300

  5. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the taxi from Jackson Station to Claytontaxi taxi
    4h 52m
    $166–265

  6. Bus, taxi via Jackson (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the taxi from Jackson Bus Stop to Claytontaxi taxi
    5h 58m
    $132–191

  7. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jackson Transportation to Claytontaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    $178–629

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Clayton. However, you can take the train to Bryan Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Clayton. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jackson Station then take the taxi to Clayton.

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