There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Essexville by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Mbs International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
3h 32m$70–318Drive 302.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Essexvillecar 302.1 mi
5h 22m$56–80Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus 1485
7h 22m$101–204Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus 1485
7h 27m$113–168Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
5h 32m$96–367Bus via Benton Harbor
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
10h 9m$63–129
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Essexville is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Essexville is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Essexville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Bay City, MI via Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Chicago and Essexville is 258 miles. The road distance is 303.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Essexville without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Chicago to Essexville, including transfers.
Chicago to Essexville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Essexville is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $65 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 7h 27m.
Chicago to Essexville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Essexville is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:59 AM in Chicago and 10:59 AM in Essexville.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Essexville, MI, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Essexville via Flint Amtrak and Bay City, MI in around 7h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Essexville is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Chicago to Essexville.
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