There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Oscoda by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Oscodabus
10h 8m$164–275Drive 377.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Oscodacar 377.3 mi
6h 54m$69–100Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Oscodabus
10h 13mFly to Mbs International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the bus from Bay City to Oscodabus
6h 14m$76–330Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Oscodabus
8h 15m$96–369
Chicago to Oscoda by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Oscoda is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Oscoda is to fly and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $75 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Oscoda. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Oscoda via Flint and Bay City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Chicago and Oscoda is 391 miles. The road distance is 379.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Oscoda without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 8m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Chicago to Oscoda, including transfers.
Chicago to Oscoda bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Oscoda bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Oscoda is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:35 PM in Chicago and 5:35 PM in Oscoda.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Oscoda is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Chicago to Oscoda.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Oscoda, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Oscoda via Flint Amtrak Station, Flint, and Bay City in around 10h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- 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 Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Oscoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Oscoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Oscoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Oscoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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