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

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There are 6 ways to get from Jackson to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    3h 41m
    $110–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    4h 55m
    $35–55

  3. Drive  206.7 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Chicagocar car 206.7 mi
    3h 28m
    $38–55

  4. Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2h 59m
    $174–403

  5. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    5h
    $170–373

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    5h 21m
    $170–813

Jackson to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Amtrak also services this route once a week.

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