What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Hale?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Hale is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Hale?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Hale is to fly and drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $60 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Hale?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Hale. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Tawas City, MI via Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Chicago to Hale?

The distance between Chicago and Hale is 372 miles. The road distance is 360.2 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Hale without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Hale without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 8h 35m and costs $130 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Hale?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Chicago to Hale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Hale bus from?

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

Where does the Chicago to Hale bus arrive?

Chicago to Hale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Hale?

Hale is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:04 PM in Chicago and 1:04 PM in Hale.

Can I drive from Chicago to Hale?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Hale is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Chicago to Hale.

Where can I stay near Hale?

There are 37+ hotels available in Hale.

Chicago to Hale - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Hale by train, bus, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.

Train, bus, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Standish, MIbus
3. Take the taxi from Standish, MI to Haletaxi
8h 35m
$137–258
Fly to Traverse City, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
2. Drive from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Halecar
5h 24m
$62–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Tawas City, MIbus 1485
9h 26m
$144–209
Drive 358.1 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Halecar 358.1 mi
6h 23m
$66–95
Bus via Southfield
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Southfield, MI Greyhound to Tawas City, MIbus 1485
12h 48m
$100–172
Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
2. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Tawas City, MIbus
6h 27m
$108–378
Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Tawas City, MIbus
7h 31m
$126–405
Fly to Pellston, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
2. Take the bus from Cheboygan, MI to Oscodabus
3. Take the taxi from Oscoda to Haletaxi
8h 10m
$174–480

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

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1h 23mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 370 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Hale via Flint Amtrak and Tawas City, MI in around 9h 26m.

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