There are 4 ways to get from Eaton Rapids to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
4h 21m$116–222Drive 204.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Eaton Rapids to Chicagocar 204.8 mi
3h 29m$38–54Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 21m$111–147Fly
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 41m$95–309
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eaton Rapids to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Eaton Rapids to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $95 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Eaton Rapids station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Eaton Rapids station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Eaton Rapids and Chicago is 228 miles. The road distance is 206 miles.
The best way to get from Eaton Rapids to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Eaton Rapids to Chicago, including transfers.
Eaton Rapids to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Eaton Rapids to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Eaton Rapids to Chicago is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 4h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $310 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Eaton Rapids, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–150 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
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Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Eaton Rapids to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Eaton Rapids. It is currently 12:56 AM in Eaton Rapids and 11:56 PM in Chicago.
Eaton Rapids to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eaton Rapids to Chicago is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Eaton Rapids to Chicago.
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