There are 4 ways to get from Highland Park to Union Pier by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Highland Park to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
3h 23m$41–72Drive 99 mi
cheapest- Drive from Highland Park to Union Piercar 99 mi
1h 51m$19–27Line 213 bus, line 147 bus, train
- Take the bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Howard CTA Stationbus 213
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wellsbus 147
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.train Ssl
4h 30m$55–72Line 213 bus, line 147 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Howard CTA Stationbus 213
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationbus
4h 32m$42–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Highland Park to Union Pier is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Highland Park to Union Pier is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Highland Park to Union Pier station. However, there are services departing from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd and arriving at New Buffalo Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Highland Park to Union Pier station. However, there are services departing from Highland Park and arriving at New Buffalo Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Highland Park and Union Pier is 89 miles. The road distance is 99.6 miles.
The best way to get from Highland Park to Union Pier without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Highland Park to Union Pier, including transfers.
Highland Park to Union Pier bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd station.
Highland Park to Union Pier train services, operated by Metra, depart from Highland Park station.
The best way to get from Highland Park to Union Pier is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus and line 147 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Highland Park, IL, USA and Union Pier, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Highland Park to Union Pier via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and New Buffalo Station in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Union Pier via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and New Buffalo Station in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Highland Park to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Howard CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Howard CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Highland Park to Union Pier bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Howard CTA Station.
Union Pier is 1h ahead of Highland Park. It is currently 5:20 AM in Highland Park and 6:20 AM in Union Pier.
Highland Park to Union Pier train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Highland Park to Union Pier is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Highland Park to Union Pier.
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