There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane ORD - CIU
3h 18m$48–315Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Kinrossbus
12h 33m$102–199Drive 436.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU)car 436.9 mi
7h 40m$80–116Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane MDW - CIU
5h 27m$78–435Train, bus via Lansing
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
13h 9m$122–245Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
14h 3m$112–225Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
14h 3m$121–199
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $45 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kinross via Grand Rapids and St. Ignace Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
The distance between Chicago and Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) is 361 miles. The road distance is 439.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 33m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU), including transfers.
Chicago to Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $45 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 14h 3m.
Chicago to Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 7:01 AM in Chicago and 8:01 AM in Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU).
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU), USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, St. Ignace Transportation Center, and Kinross in around 14h 3m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Kinross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) is 439 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Chicago to Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU).
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