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How to get fromChicago to Williamstonby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Williamston by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    5h 48m
    $70–140

  2. Drive 229.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Williamstoncar car 229.7 mi
    3h 52m
    $42–61

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 53m
    $80–110

  4. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, line 48 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    2. Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Grand River After Jacksonbus bus
    5h 33m
    $72–479

  5. Bus via Benton Harbor

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus 1483
    8h 2m
    $42–79

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    6h 35m
    $88–356

Chicago to Williamston by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Williamston, 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.

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