There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Jackson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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 Jackson Stationtrain Wolverine
4h 4m$110–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 10m$35–55Drive 206.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Jacksoncar 206.7 mi
3h 28m$38–55Fly, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain
5h 38m$170–377
Chicago to Jackson by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Jackson is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Jackson is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Jackson Bus Stop. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Jackson Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Chicago and Jackson is 206 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Jackson without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $110 - $180.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Jackson is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 10m.
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 $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Amtrak also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson Bus Stop station.
Jackson is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:21 AM in Chicago and 5:21 AM in Jackson.
Chicago to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Jackson is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Chicago to Jackson.
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