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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Porter by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Mbs International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane ORD - MBS
    3h 44m
    $68–305

  2. Drive  268 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Portercar car 268 mi
    4h 43m
    $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 to Almabus bus It 54
    6h 47m
    $149–231

  4. Bus

    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 to Almabus bus It 54
    6h 52m

  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 29m
    $50–284

  6. Fly to Muskegon, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    2. Drive from Muskegon (MKG) to Portercar car
    4h 52m
    $152–205

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Porter via East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, and Alma in around 6h 52m.

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