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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Jackson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train Wolverine
    4h 4m
    $65–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    5h 10m
    $30–110

  3. Drive 206.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Jacksoncar car 206.7 mi
    3h 28m
    $38–55

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus bus
    5h 58m
    $78–479

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain train
    5h 38m
    $156–512

Chicago to Jackson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop 5 times a week, and the journey takes 5h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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