There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Homer by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albion Stationtrain Wolverine
3h 26m$86–154Drive 178.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Homercar 178.3 mi
3h 42m$33–47Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Albion Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 26m$91–123Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the taxi from Lansing-Airport-LAN to Homertaxi
4h 10m$208–655
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Homer is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Homer is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $85 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Homer station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Albion Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Homer station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Albion Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Chicago and Homer is 195 miles. The road distance is 179.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Homer without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Chicago to Homer, including transfers.
Chicago to Homer bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Homer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Homer is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Homer, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Albion Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Albion Station once a week. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albion Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Albion Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
iCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 517-215-7910
- Website
- icablansing.com
Payless Taxi
- Phone
- +1 517-803-4994
- Website
- payless-taxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Homer bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albion Station.
Homer is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:23 PM in Chicago and 4:23 PM in Homer.
Chicago to Homer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albion Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Homer is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Chicago to Homer.
There are nine+ hotels available in Homer.