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How to get fromJackson to Chicago Union Stationby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Jackson to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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
    $65–140

  2. Bus via Jackson Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    5h 4m
    $30–60

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 4m
    $70–100

  4. Drive 207.2 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationcar car 207.2 mi
    3h 29m
    $38–55

  5. 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 57m
    $184–473

  6. 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 9m
    $155–510

  7. 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 32m
    $155–700

Jackson to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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