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How to get fromChicago to Gaylordby plane, bus, train, car, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Gaylord by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Pellston, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston, MI to Gaylordbus bus
    5h 32m
    $64–339

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Gaylordbus bus 1488
    9h 15m
    $97–191

  3. Drive 347.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Gaylordcar car 347.9 mi
    5h 54m
    $64–92

  4. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Gaylordcar car
    5h 38m
    $112–195

  5. Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane ORD - MBS
    2. Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Alma College Bookstoretaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Alma College Bookstore to Gaylordbus bus
    7h 51m
    $108–390

  6. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Gaylordbus bus 1488
    9h 20m
    $107–163

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Gaylordbus bus 1488
    11h 30m
    $67–126

Chicago to Gaylord by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Gaylord via East Lansing Amtrak Station and East Lansing, MI in around 9h 20m.

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