There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Manton by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Mantontaxi
4h 19m$188–315Fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus, bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
- Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Mantonbus
7h 7m$48–279Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mantonbus It 80
8h 9m$117–190Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mantonbus It 80
8h 9mDrive 282 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Mantoncar 282 mi
4h 41m$50–72
Chicago to Manton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Manton is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Manton is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 19m and costs $180 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Manton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Manton via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Chicago and Manton is 247 miles. The road distance is 283.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Manton without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 9m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Chicago to Manton, including transfers.
Chicago to Manton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Manton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Manton is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:51 PM in Chicago and 6:51 PM in Manton.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Manton is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Chicago to Manton.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Manton, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Manton via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Grand Rapids in around 8h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Manton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Manton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Manton
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 231-941-2324
- Website
- bata.net
Bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.bata.net/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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