There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Plainwell 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 23m$85–139Drive 152.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Plainwellcar 152.9 mi
2h 40m$28–41Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 23m$92–123Fly 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 16m$88–335Bus via Chicago Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
3h 12m$63–92Fly 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 Plainwelltaxi
3h 7m$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 Plainwelltaxi
3h 33m$192–605Fly 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 Plainwellcar
4h 1m$114–192
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Plainwell is to drive which costs $27 - $45 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Plainwell is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $85 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Plainwell. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Plainwell. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Chicago and Plainwell is 150 miles. The road distance is 153.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Plainwell without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Chicago to Plainwell, including transfers.
Chicago to Plainwell bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Plainwell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Plainwell is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 2h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $340 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Plainwell, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–75 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
- $30–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- 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
- $30–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- 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 Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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 Plainwell bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Plainwell is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:27 AM in Chicago and 2:27 AM in Plainwell.
Chicago to Plainwell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Plainwell is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Chicago to Plainwell.
There are 47+ hotels available in Plainwell.