There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Saginaw by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mbs International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
3h 33m$60–292Drive 285.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Saginawcar 285.5 mi
4h 59m$53–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from Flint to Saginawbus It 42
6h 48m$77–199Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Flint to Saginawbus It 42
6h 53m$74–114Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Saginawbus
4h 59m$80–331Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Detroit to Saginawbus It 42
10h 5m$60–112
Chicago to Saginaw by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Saginaw is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Saginaw is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $55 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Saginaw. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Saginaw via Flint. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Chicago and Saginaw is 254 miles. The road distance is 287.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Saginaw without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $75 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Chicago to Saginaw, including transfers.
Chicago to Saginaw bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Saginaw is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $55 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 6h 53m.
Chicago to Saginaw bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Saginaw is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:25 AM in Chicago and 5:25 AM in Saginaw.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Saginaw, MI, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Saginaw via Flint Amtrak Station and Flint in around 6h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Saginaw is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Chicago to Saginaw.
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