There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Saginaw by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (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 34m$64–312Drive 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 Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus 1485
6h 48m$91–189Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus 1485
6h 53m$106–160Fly 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 Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
4h 57m$84–351Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Flint Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
9h 45m$56–108
Chicago to Saginaw by train and bus
Questions & Answers
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 34m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Saginaw. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Saginaw Bus Center via Flint Amtrak. 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 $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 34m and costs $60 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 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 12:05 AM in Chicago and 1:05 AM in Saginaw.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Saginaw, MI, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Saginaw Bus Center via Flint Amtrak in around 6h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- 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 Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
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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