There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Reed City by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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, bus
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MIbus 1484
6h 36m$66–134Bus via Chicago Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MIbus 1484
7h 25m$44–87Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Reed City, MIbus 1484
7h 14m$71–145Drive 244.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Reed Citycar 244.1 mi
4h 3m$45–65Fly to Muskegon, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Drive from Muskegon (MKG) to Reed Citycar
4h 13m$118–198Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MIbus 1484
6h 36m$73–118Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Reed Citytaxi
4h 24m$222–315
Chicago to Reed City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Reed City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Reed City is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Reed City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Reed City, MI via Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Chicago and Reed City is 261 miles. The road distance is 245.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Reed City without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Chicago to Reed City, including transfers.
Chicago to Reed City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Reed City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Reed City is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:11 PM in Chicago and 7:11 PM in Reed City.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Reed City is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Chicago to Reed City.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Reed City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Reed City, MI via Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 6h 36m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Reed City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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