There are 7 ways to get from Flat Rock to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2h 6m$172–513Drive 256.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flat Rock to Chicagocar 256.1 mi
5h 16m$47–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 13m$109–212Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 58m$107–144Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2h 28m$172–703Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
4h 3m$129–665Bus via Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus 8001 / ...
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 52m$87–129
Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flat Rock to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Flat Rock to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Flat Rock to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Flat Rock to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Flat Rock and Chicago is 251 miles. The road distance is 257.6 miles.
The best way to get from Flat Rock to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Flat Rock to Chicago, including transfers.
Flat Rock to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Flat Rock to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Flat Rock to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 5h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Flat Rock, Wayne County, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
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
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Flat Rock to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Flat Rock. It is currently 7:13 PM in Flat Rock and 6:13 PM in Chicago.
Flat Rock to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flat Rock to Chicago is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Flat Rock to Chicago.
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