There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Superior State University by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane ORD - CIU
3h 38m$118–390Drive 451.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Lake Superior State Universitycar 451.7 mi
7h 51m$83–120Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
12h 8m$101–193Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane MDW - CIU
5h 48m$142–520Train, bus via Lansing
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
13h 59m$130–261Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
14h 23mBus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
14h 23m
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Superior State University is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Superior State University is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $110 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lake Superior State University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Sault Ste. Marie, MI via Grand Rapids and St. Ignace Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
The distance between Chicago and Lake Superior State University is 381 miles. The road distance is 454.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Superior State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 8m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Chicago to Lake Superior State University, including transfers.
Chicago to Lake Superior State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Superior State University is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $110 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 23m.
Chicago to Lake Superior State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Lake Superior State University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:22 AM in Chicago and 6:22 AM in Lake Superior State University.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Superior State University, MI, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Lake Superior State University via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, St. Ignace Transportation Center, and Sault Ste. Marie, MI in around 14h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lake Superior State University is 454 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Chicago to Lake Superior State University.
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