What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Garden City?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Garden City is to bus via Michigan & Third which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Garden City?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Garden City is to fly and line 280 bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $130 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Garden City?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Garden City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Ford & Middlebelt via Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Garden City?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Garden City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Dearborn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Chicago to Garden City?

The distance between Chicago and Garden City is 280 miles. The road distance is 264 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Garden City without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Garden City without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $85 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Garden City?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Chicago to Garden City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Garden City bus from?

Chicago to Garden City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Garden City train from?

Chicago to Garden City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Garden City?

The best way to get from Chicago to Garden City is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Chicago to Garden City bus arrive?

Chicago to Garden City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Garden City?

Garden City is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:52 PM in Chicago and 5:52 PM in Garden City.

Where does the Chicago to Garden City train arrive?

Chicago to Garden City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Garden City?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Garden City is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Chicago to Garden City.

Where can I stay near Garden City?

There are 437+ hotels available in Garden City.

Chicago to Garden City - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Garden City by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
6h 11m
$87–179
Bus via Michigan & Third
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 33m
$47–85
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 11m
$94–131
Drive 262.4 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Garden Citycar 262.4 mi
4h 27m
$48–70
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, line 280 bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
2. Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Middlebelt & John Haukbus
4h 14m
$136–471
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 280 bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
2. Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Middlebelt & John Haukbus
4h 44m
$146–661
Train to South Bend, fly
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
5h 46m
$72–430
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
5h 42m
$633–1,076

Chicago to Garden City by train and bus (Amtrak)

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278.7 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Garden City, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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