There are 7 ways to get from Gaylord to Chicago by bus, plane, train, car, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus to Pellston, fly
best- Take the bus from Gaylord to Pellston, MIbus
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PLN - ORD
4h 49m$55–289Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gaylord to East Lansing, MIbus 1488
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 56m$95–194Drive 347.7 mi
- Drive from Gaylord to Chicagocar 347.7 mi
5h 54m$64–92Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly
- Drive from Gaylord to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
4h 42m$113–195Bus, taxi to Mbs International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Gaylord to Alma College Bookstorebus
- Take the taxi from Alma College Bookstore to Mbs International Airport (MBS)taxi
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBS - ORD
6h 55m$104–346Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Gaylord to East Lansing, MIbus 1488
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 56m$105–164Bus
- Take the bus from Gaylord to Jackson Transportationbus 1488
- Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
11h$66–128
Gaylord to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaylord to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Gaylord to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $110 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaylord to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Gaylord and arriving at Chicago Union Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Gaylord and Chicago is 368 miles. The road distance is 349.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gaylord to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 56m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Gaylord to Chicago, including transfers.
Gaylord to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Gaylord station.
Gaylord to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Chicago is 1h behind Gaylord. It is currently 11:55 AM in Gaylord and 10:55 AM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaylord to Chicago is 350 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Gaylord to Chicago.
What companies run services between Gaylord, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Gaylord to Chicago Union Station via East Lansing, MI and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 8h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Gaylord to Pellston, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Gaylord to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Gaylord to Alma College Bookstore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Gaylord to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Gaylord to Jackson Transportation
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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