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How to get fromChicago to Porterby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Porter by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Mbs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane ORD - MBS
    3h 52m
    $72–325

  2. Drive 268 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Portercar car 268 mi
    4h 49m
    $49–71

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma, MIbus bus 1488 / ...
    6h 53m
    $101–189

  4. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma, MIbus bus 1488 / ...
    6h 58m
    $112–163

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Drive from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Portercar car
    4h 32m
    $54–304

  6. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Alma, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Alma, MI to Portertaxi taxi
    6h 7m
    $104–510

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Alma, MIbus bus 1488
    9h 8m
    $74–127

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Porter, MI, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Porter via East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, and Alma, MI in around 6h 58m.

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