There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Orion (Michigan) by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Lake Orion (Michigan)taxi
3h 40m$138–395Drive 289.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Lake Orion (Michigan)car 289.1 mi
5h 7m$53–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 30m$120–237Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 30m$116–162Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Brown @ Auburn Milebus
6h 12m$172–514Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Brown @ Auburn Milebus
6h 42m$172–704Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Brown @ Auburn Milebus 462
8h 41m$80–117
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Orion (Michigan) is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Orion (Michigan) is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lake Orion (Michigan) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lake Orion (Michigan) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Chicago and Lake Orion (Michigan) is 278 miles. The road distance is 290.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Orion (Michigan) without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Chicago to Lake Orion (Michigan), including transfers.
Chicago to Lake Orion (Michigan) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Lake Orion (Michigan) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Orion (Michigan) is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Orion (Michigan), MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
Aztec Taxi
- Phone
- +1 810-449-9740
Hey Taxi!
- Phone
- +1 810-629-7080
- Website
- heytaxi.us
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Lake Orion (Michigan) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Lake Orion (Michigan) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:11 PM in Chicago and 1:11 PM in Lake Orion (Michigan).
Chicago to Lake Orion (Michigan) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lake Orion (Michigan) is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Chicago to Lake Orion (Michigan).
There are 323+ hotels available in Lake Orion (Michigan).