There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Lakeside by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or taxi
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 18m$43–58Drive 74 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Lakesidecar 74 mi
1h 21m$14–20Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
1h 25m$40–65Train, taxi
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.train Ssl / ...
- Take the taxi from Carroll Ave. to Lakesidetaxi
1h 47m$55–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lakeside is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lakeside is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lakeside station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at New Buffalo Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lakeside station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at New Buffalo Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Chicago and Lakeside is 77 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lakeside without a car is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Chicago to Lakeside, including transfers.
Chicago to Lakeside bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Lakeside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lakeside is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lakeside, Berrien County, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station once a week. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Lakeside bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Buffalo Station.
Lakeside is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:27 AM in Chicago and 12:27 PM in Lakeside.
Chicago to Lakeside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Buffalo Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lakeside is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Chicago to Lakeside.
There are 266+ hotels available in Lakeside.