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How to get fromChicago to Sanfordby plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Sanford by plane, train, bus, taxi, 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 35m
    $72–325

  2. Drive 284.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Sanfordcar car 284.8 mi
    5h
    $52–76

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Alma, MI to Sanfordtaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    $116–211

  4. Bus, taxi via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center to Sanfordtaxi taxi
    7h 39m
    $124–181

  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 Sanfordcar car
    4h 15m
    $56–305

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Saginaw Bus Center to Sanfordtaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $133–244

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center to Sanfordtaxi taxi
    9h 49m
    $86–145

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: 262.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

United Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 3 times a day.

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