There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Fife Lake by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), 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 Traverse City
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
3h 35m$112–370Drive 296 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Fife Lakecar 296 mi
4h 49m$54–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Manton, MIbus 1484
7h 48m$117–200Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Manton, MIbus 1484
8h 26m$123–211Fly 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 33m$104–182Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Kingsleybus 1484
8h 9m$111–167Bus via Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Kingsleybus 1484
8h 58m$83–138
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Questions & Answers
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 35m and costs $110 - $370.
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 Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
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 7h 48m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 35m and costs $110 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 8h 9m.
Chicago to Fife Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Fife Lake is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 7:24 PM in Chicago and 8:24 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 Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Kingsley in around 8h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Manton, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Manton, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Kingsley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Kingsley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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 Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- 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 Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
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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