There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Perry by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
4h 18m$123–207Drive 236 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Perrycar 236 mi
4h 1m$44–63Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 23m$135–183Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
3h 25m$138–540Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus 1483
7h 34m$94–139Fly 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 Perrytaxi
3h 33m$128–395
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Perry is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Perry is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Perry station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Perry station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Chicago and Perry is 227 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Perry without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Chicago to Perry, including transfers.
Chicago to Perry bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Perry train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Perry is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 4h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $550 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Perry, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
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 Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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 East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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 Perry bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Perry is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:07 PM in Chicago and 7:07 PM in Perry.
Chicago to Perry train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Perry is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Chicago to Perry.
There are 20+ hotels available in Perry.





