There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Linden by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Durand Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 2m$132–226Drive 258.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Lindencar 258.7 mi
4h 36m$48–69Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Durand Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 4m$143–193Fly to Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3h 22m$92–350Bus via Flint (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
6h 55m$103–144Fly to Mbs International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Lindencar
4h 28m$54–301
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Linden is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Linden is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $90 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Linden station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Durand Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Linden station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Durand Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Chicago and Linden is 255 miles. The road distance is 260.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Linden without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Chicago to Linden, including transfers.
Chicago to Linden bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Linden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Linden is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $130 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 5h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $350 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Linden, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Durand Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Durand Station once a week. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 4h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Durand Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Durand Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Linden bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durand Station.
Linden is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:29 PM in Chicago and 1:29 PM in Linden.
Chicago to Linden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durand Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Linden is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Chicago to Linden.
There are 30+ hotels available in Linden.




