There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to St. Johns by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
4h 19m$131–221Drive 235.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to St. Johnscar 235.9 mi
4h 1m$43–63Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 24m$141–191Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
3h 23m$128–550Bus via Benton Harbor
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483
5h 41m$99–152Fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to St. Johnstaxi
4h 1m$172–445Fly to Mbs International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to St. Johnscar
4h 33m$54–301
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to St. Johns is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to St. Johns is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to St. Johns station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to St. Johns station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and St. Johns is 231 miles. The road distance is 237.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to St. Johns without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Chicago to St. Johns, including transfers.
Chicago to St. Johns bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to St. Johns train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to St. Johns is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $130 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 4h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and St. Johns, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
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 Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
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 East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Aztec Taxi
- Phone
- +1 810-449-9740
Hey Taxi!
- Phone
- +1 810-629-7080
- Website
- heytaxi.us
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to St. Johns bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
St. Johns is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:01 AM in Chicago and 12:01 PM in St. Johns.
Chicago to St. Johns train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to St. Johns is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Chicago to St. Johns.
There are three+ hotels available in St. Johns.