There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Northern Michigan University by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane ORD - MQT
3h 40m$98–340Drive 378.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Northern Michigan Universitycar 378.9 mi
7h 13m$70–100Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquettebus
10h 21m$109–188Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane MDW - MQT
5h 55m$138–550Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquettebus
10h 32m$76–140Bus via Green Bay
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquettebus
11h 27m$83–138
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Northern Michigan University is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Northern Michigan University is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $95 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Northern Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Marquette via Milwaukee and Escanaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Chicago and Northern Michigan University is 341 miles. The road distance is 381.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Northern Michigan University without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 21m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Chicago to Northern Michigan University, including transfers.
Chicago to Northern Michigan University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Northern Michigan University is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $95 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 10h 32m.
Chicago to Northern Michigan University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Northern Michigan University is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Chicago to Northern Michigan University.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Northern Michigan University, MI, USA?
American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Northern Michigan University via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, Escanaba, and Marquette in around 10h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sawyer International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sawyer International Airport via Columbus, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sawyer International Airport via Grand Rapids, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sawyer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Marquette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Marquette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Green Bay to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Marquette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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