There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Macatawa by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Holland Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2552
3h 7m$50–69Drive 149.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Macatawacar 149.1 mi
2h 34m$28–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Stationtrain Pere Marquette
3h 14m$72–125Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Macatawataxi
3h 25m$182–275Bus via Holland Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 14m$80–109
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Macatawa is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Macatawa is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Macatawa. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Holland Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Macatawa station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Holland Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Chicago and Macatawa is 162 miles. The road distance is 150 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Macatawa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Chicago to Macatawa, including transfers.
Chicago to Macatawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Macatawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Macatawa is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Macatawa, MI, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Holland Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Holland Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Macatawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Holland Bus Stop station.
Macatawa is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 7:05 PM in Chicago and 8:05 PM in Macatawa.
Chicago to Macatawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Holland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Macatawa is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Chicago to Macatawa.
There are 256+ hotels available in Macatawa.