There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Tawas City by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
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
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Tawas City/East Tawasbus
9h 38m$162–268Drive 361.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Tawas Citycar 361.4 mi
6h 32m$66–96Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Tawas City/East Tawasbus
9h 43mFly to Mbs International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the bus from Bay City to Tawas City/East Tawasbus
5h 47m$74–324Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Tawas City/East Tawasbus
7h 49m$94–363
Chicago to Tawas City by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Tawas City is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Tawas City is to fly and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $70 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Tawas City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Tawas City/East Tawas via Flint and Bay City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Chicago and Tawas City is 373 miles. The road distance is 363.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Tawas City without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 38m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Chicago to Tawas City, including transfers.
Chicago to Tawas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Tawas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Tawas City is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:20 PM in Chicago and 2:20 PM in Tawas City.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Tawas City is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Chicago to Tawas City.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tawas City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Tawas City/East Tawas via Flint Amtrak Station, Flint, and Bay City in around 9h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Tawas City/East Tawas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Tawas City/East Tawas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Tawas City/East Tawas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Tawas City/East Tawas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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