There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Otsego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
2h 27m$94–155Drive 151.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Otsegocar 151.2 mi
2h 52m$28–40Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 27m$99–133Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
3h 20m$102–345Bus via Chicago Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
3h 16m$72–107Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the taxi from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Otsegotaxi
3h 8m$208–765Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the taxi from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Otsegotaxi
3h 35m$192–615Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Drive from Muskegon (MKG) to Otsegocar
3h 55m$124–192
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Otsego is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Otsego is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $90 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Otsego. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Otsego. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Chicago and Otsego is 153 miles. The road distance is 152.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Otsego without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Chicago to Otsego, including transfers.
Chicago to Otsego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Otsego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Otsego is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 2h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $350 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Otsego, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Otsego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Otsego is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:51 AM in Chicago and 9:51 AM in Otsego.
Chicago to Otsego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Otsego is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Chicago to Otsego.
There are 33+ hotels available in Otsego.





