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How to get fromDes Plaines to Midlandby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Plaines to Midland by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Mbs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane ORD - MBS
    2h 50m
    $62–307

  2. Fly to Bishop International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Drive from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Midlandcar car
    3h 30m
    $51–297

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus bus 1485
    9h 5m
    $129–244

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus bus 1485
    10h 25m
    $137–212

  5. Drive 304.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Midlandcar car 304.1 mi
    5h 24m
    $56–81

  6. Bus via Benton Harbor

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    12h 14m
    $89–160

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Midland, MI, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Midland via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, Flint Amtrak, and Saginaw Bus Center in around 10h 25m.

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