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How to get fromChicago to Sault Ste. Marieby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Sault Ste. Marie by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MDW - CIU
    5h 53m
    $110–668

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ORD - CIU
    6h 44m
    $85–468

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    12h 13m
    $123–243

  4. Drive  731.7 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Sault Ste. Mariecar car 731.7 km
    7h 57m
    $146–211

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston, line 1484 bus, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    7h 7m
    $96–483

  6. Train, bus 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 St. Ignace, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    13h 34m
    $148–319

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    14h 28m
    $141–293

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    14h 28m
    $157–262

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chicago to Sault Ste. Marie.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 616.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Sault Ste. Marie via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, St. Ignace Transportation Center, and Sault Ste. Marie, MI in around 14h 28m.

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