There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Eau Claire by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Niles Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 48m$73–96Drive 98.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Eau Clairecar 98.9 mi
1h 51m$18–27Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
1h 59m$68–108Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
3h 17m$122–465Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
1h 59m$44–67
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Eau Claire is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Eau Claire is to bus via Niles Station which takes 1h 48m and costs $70 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Eau Claire station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Niles Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Eau Claire station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Niles Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Chicago and Eau Claire is 111 miles. The road distance is 99.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Eau Claire without a car is to bus via Niles Station which takes 1h 48m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Chicago to Eau Claire, including transfers.
Chicago to Eau Claire bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Eau Claire train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Eau Claire is to bus via Niles Station which takes 1h 48m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 1h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $470 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Eau Claire, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station once a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Eau Claire bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Niles Station.
Eau Claire is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:45 PM in Chicago and 4:45 PM in Eau Claire.
Chicago to Eau Claire train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Niles Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Eau Claire is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Chicago to Eau Claire.
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