What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Orion?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Orion is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Orion?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Orion is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 54m and costs $130 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Lake Orion?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lake Orion station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Lake Orion?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lake Orion station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Chicago to Lake Orion?

The distance between Chicago and Lake Orion is 316 miles. The road distance is 292.3 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Lake Orion without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Orion without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $130 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Lake Orion?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Chicago to Lake Orion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lake Orion bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lake Orion train from?

Chicago to Lake Orion train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Lake Orion?

The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Orion is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $130 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Chicago to Lake Orion bus arrive?

Chicago to Lake Orion bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lake Orion?

Lake Orion is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:39 PM in Chicago and 4:39 PM in Lake Orion.

Where does the Chicago to Lake Orion train arrive?

Chicago to Lake Orion train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Lake Orion?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lake Orion is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Chicago to Lake Orion.

Where can I stay near Lake Orion?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lake Orion.

Chicago to Lake Orion - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Orion by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 28m
$131–246
Drive 290.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Orioncar 290.6 mi
5h 8m
$53–77
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 28m
$142–192
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
2. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Lake Oriontaxi
3h 54m
$132–395
Bus via Detroit
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Auburn Mile Arrivebus 462
8h 41m
$78–129
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Auburn Mile Arrivebus
6h 2m
$172–519
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
2. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Auburn Mile Arrivebus
6h 31m
$172–759

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights

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Distance: 314.6 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 6h 11m.

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