There are 7 ways to get from Eastern Michigan University to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 20m$213–316Drive 247 mi
cheapest- Drive from Eastern Michigan University to Chicagocar 247 mi
4h 12m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to East Lansingbus It 44
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 22mLine 4 bus, bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from N- Cross west of College to Blake Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
5h 16m$140–334Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to East Lansingbus It 44
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 22m$124–212Line 4 bus, bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from N- Cross west of College to Blake Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
5h 38m$140–774Bus, fly to South Bend, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
7h 9m$78–456
Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eastern Michigan University to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Eastern Michigan University to Chicago is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastern Michigan University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from N- Cross west of College and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Ann Arbor and East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Eastern Michigan University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Eastern Michigan University and Chicago is 293 miles. The road distance is 248.4 miles.
The best way to get from Eastern Michigan University to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $210 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Eastern Michigan University to Chicago, including transfers.
Eastern Michigan University to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Ann Arbor station.
Eastern Michigan University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Eastern Michigan University to Chicago is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $210 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Eastern Michigan University, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eastern Michigan University to Chicago Union Station via N- Cross west of College, Ann Arbor, East Lansing, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ann Arbor to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ann Arbor to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 734-996-0400
- Website
- theride.org
Bus from N- Cross west of College to Blake Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.theride.org/
- Website
- https://www.theride.org/
Bus from N- Cross west of College to Blake Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.theride.org/
- Website
- https://www.theride.org/
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
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Booking & Getting There
Eastern Michigan University to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.
Chicago is 1h behind Eastern Michigan University. It is currently 9:23 AM in Eastern Michigan University and 8:23 AM in Chicago.
Eastern Michigan University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastern Michigan University to Chicago is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Eastern Michigan University to Chicago.
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