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How to get fromChicago to Madison Heightsby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Madison Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train Wolverine
    6h 40m
    $95–192

  2. Bus via Southfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    8h 57m
    $47–85

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 40m
    $100–139

  4. Drive 283.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Madison Heightscar car 283.3 mi
    4h 45m
    $52–75

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus, line 495 bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 8 to John R & Cowanbus bus
    5h 15m
    $138–471

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus, line 495 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 8 to John R & Cowanbus bus
    5h 46m
    $138–661

  7. Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SBN - DTW
    6h 48m
    $73–430

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11bus bus
    6h 44m
    $634–1,076

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus, line 461 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11bus bus
    7h 22m
    $56–306

Chicago to Madison Heights by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Madison Heights, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak twice a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 44m.

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