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

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    3h 38m
    $112–375

  2. Drive 376.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Indian Rivercar car 376.6 mi
    6h 20m
    $69–100

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Gaylordbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gaylord to Indian Rivertaxi taxi
    9h 43m
    $198–310

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MDW - PLN
    5h 24m
    $138–515

  5. 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 Alanson, MIbus bus 1488
    10h 46m
    $151–233

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Alanson, MIbus bus 1484
    11h 35m
    $128–235

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Alanson, MIbus bus 1484
    11h 46m
    $103–172

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Indian River via East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, and Alanson, MI in around 10h 46m.

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