There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Stanwood by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Kalamazoo
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Stanwoodbus 1484
5h 36m$61–130Bus via Chicago Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Stanwoodbus 1484
6h 25m$39–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Stanwoodbus 1484
6h 14m$65–140Drive 224.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Stanwoodcar 224.3 mi
3h 42m$41–60Fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Stanwoodtaxi
3h 52m$252–355Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Stanwoodbus 1484
5h 36m$66–108Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Stanwoodcar
4h 44m$108–190
Chicago to Stanwood by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Stanwood is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Stanwood is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Stanwood. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Stanwood via Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Chicago and Stanwood is 236 miles. The road distance is 225.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Stanwood without a car is to train and bus via Kalamazoo which takes 5h 36m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Chicago to Stanwood, including transfers.
Chicago to Stanwood bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Stanwood bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Stanwood is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:31 AM in Chicago and 2:31 AM in Stanwood.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Stanwood is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Chicago to Stanwood.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Stanwood, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Stanwood via Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 5h 36m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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 Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Stanwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Stanwood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Stanwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Stanwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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