There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to West Branch by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to West Branchtaxi
4h 16m$112–375Fly to Traverse City, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
- Drive from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to West Branchcar
4h 44m$58–309Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Standish, MIbus
- Take the taxi from Standish, MI to West Branchtaxi
8h 26m$131–248Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Standish, MIbus
- Take the taxi from Standish, MI to West Branchtaxi
8h 31m$144–211Drive 334.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to West Branchcar 334.7 mi
5h 42m$62–89Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Standish, MIbus
- Take the taxi from Standish, MI to West Branchtaxi
6h 36m$128–410Bus, taxi via Southfield
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Southfield, MI Greyhound to Standish, MIbus
- Take the taxi from Standish, MI to West Branchtaxi
11h 53m$100–171
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to West Branch is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to West Branch is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 16m and costs $110 - $380.
The distance between Chicago and West Branch is 301 miles. The road distance is 336.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to West Branch without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 8h 26m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Chicago to West Branch, including transfers.
West Branch is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:59 PM in Chicago and 6:59 PM in West Branch.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to West Branch is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Chicago to West Branch.
There are 12+ hotels available in West Branch.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and West Branch, MI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago to West Branch. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Mbs International Airport (MBS), then take the taxi to West Branch. Alternatively, you can take the train to Flint Amtrak Station, walk to Flint Amtrak, take the bus to Standish, MI, then take the taxi to West Branch.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
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 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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Standish, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Standish, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Standish, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Southfield, MI Greyhound to Standish, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- 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
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- 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 Southfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $35–90
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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