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How to get fromIndian River to Chicagoby taxi, bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Indian River to Chicago by taxi, bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Indian River to Gaylordtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Gaylord to East Lansingbus bus
    3. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 18m
    $179–302

  2. Drive  376.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indian River to Chicagocar car 376.1 mi
    6h 20m
    $69–100

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PLN - MDW
    6h 34m
    $125–435

  4. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Alanson to East Lansingbus bus It 55 / ...
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 17m
    $124–191

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alanson to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 81
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    11h 54m
    $114–226

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alanson, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus 1484
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    12h 1m
    $107–166

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PLN - ORD
    4h 47m
    $115–365

Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Indian River, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Indian River to Chicago Union Station via Alanson, East Lansing, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 10h 17m.

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