What is the cheapest way to get from Garden City to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Garden City to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Garden City to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Garden City to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $55 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Garden City and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Garden City to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ford & Middlebelt and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Garden City and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Garden City to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Garden City to Chicago?

The distance between Garden City and Chicago is 259 miles. The road distance is 264 miles.

How do I travel from Garden City to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Garden City to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $85 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Garden City to Chicago?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Garden City to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garden City to Chicago bus from?

Garden City to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.

Where do I catch the Garden City to Chicago train from?

Garden City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.

Train or bus from Garden City to Chicago?

The best way to get from Garden City to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Garden City to Chicago bus arrive?

Garden City to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Garden City and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Garden City. It is currently 5:31 PM in Garden City and 4:31 PM in Chicago.

Where does the Garden City to Chicago train arrive?

Garden City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Garden City to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Garden City to Chicago is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Garden City to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1209+ hotels available in Chicago.

Garden City to Chicago - 8 ways to travel via train, line 280 bus, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Garden City to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Line 280 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Middlebelt & Ford to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3h 33m
$134–469
Bus via Ann Arbor
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus 8001 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h
$46–90
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 10m
$87–182
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 31m
$92–132
Drive 262.4 mi
1. Drive from Garden City to Chicagocar 262.4 mi
4h 27m
$48–70
Line 280 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Middlebelt & Ford to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3h 53m
$144–659
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Drive from Garden City to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 28m
$57–337
Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
5h 45m
$85–569

Garden City to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.4 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Garden City, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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