There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to North Branch by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
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 Lapeer Amtraktrain Blue Water
5h 59m$147–254Fly to Mbs International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to North Branchcar
4h 41m$54–301Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lapeer Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 1m$160–215Drive 303.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to North Branchcar 303.7 mi
5h 16m$56–81Fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to North Branchtaxi
3h 58m$152–425
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to North Branch is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to North Branch is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 58m and costs $150 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to North Branch. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lapeer Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to North Branch. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lapeer Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Chicago and North Branch is 292 miles. The road distance is 305.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to North Branch without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Chicago to North Branch, including transfers.
Chicago to North Branch bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to North Branch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to North Branch is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $220 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and North Branch, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lapeer Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Lapeer Amtrak once a week. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 5h 34m.
- 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 Lapeer Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- 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 Lapeer Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Aztec Taxi
- Phone
- +1 810-449-9740
Hey Taxi!
- Phone
- +1 810-629-7080
- Website
- heytaxi.us
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to North Branch bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lapeer Amtrak station.
North Branch is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:18 AM in Chicago and 5:18 AM in North Branch.
Chicago to North Branch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lapeer Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to North Branch is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Chicago to North Branch.
There are eight+ hotels available in North Branch.