There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Eaton Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
4h 25m$174–250Drive 205.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Eaton Rapidscar 205.2 mi
3h 29m$38–55Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 30mFly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
3h 26m$92–330Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the taxi from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Eaton Rapidstaxi
4h 45m$141–185
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Eaton Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Eaton Rapids is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $90 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Eaton Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Eaton Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Chicago and Eaton Rapids is 228 miles. The road distance is 206.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Eaton Rapids without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Chicago to Eaton Rapids, including transfers.
Chicago to Eaton Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Eaton Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Eaton Rapids is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $170 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $330 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Eaton Rapids, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week, and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Eaton Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Eaton Rapids is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:15 AM in Chicago and 5:15 AM in Eaton Rapids.
Chicago to Eaton Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Eaton Rapids is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Chicago to Eaton Rapids.
There are six+ hotels available in Eaton Rapids.