There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Fife Lake by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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 Traverse City
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
3h 33m$108–350Drive 296 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Fife Lakecar 296 mi
4h 49m$54–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mantonbus It 80
8h 26m$162–245Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kingsleybus It 80
8h 47mFly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Fife Lakecar
4h 32m$104–212Fly to Mbs International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Fife Lakecar
5h 15m$58–300
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fife Lake is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fife Lake is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $100 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Fife Lake. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kingsley via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Chicago and Fife Lake is 264 miles. The road distance is 297.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fife Lake without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 26m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Chicago to Fife Lake, including transfers.
Chicago to Fife Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fife Lake is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $100 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 47m.
Chicago to Fife Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Fife Lake is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:53 PM in Chicago and 9:53 PM in Fife Lake.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fife Lake, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Fife Lake via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Kingsley in around 8h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Manton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kingsley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Fife Lake is 298 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Chicago to Fife Lake.
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