There are 6 ways to get from Kingsley to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Traverse City
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
2h 33m$82–298Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsley to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 55m$52–100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kingsley to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
8h 48m$78–163Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Kingsley to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 48m$83–133Drive 301.9 mi
- Drive from Kingsley to Chicagocar 301.9 mi
4h 56m$56–80Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly
- Drive from Kingsley to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
3h 25m$102–179
Kingsley to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kingsley to Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kingsley to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $80 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kingsley to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kingsley and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Kingsley and Chicago is 256 miles. The road distance is 303.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kingsley to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 48m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Kingsley to Chicago, including transfers.
Kingsley to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Kingsley station.
The best way to get from Kingsley to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $80 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Grand Rapids, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 8h 48m.
Kingsley to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Chicago is 1h behind Kingsley. It is currently 12:39 AM in Kingsley and 11:39 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Kingsley, Grand Traverse County, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsley to Chicago Union Station via Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 8h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- 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
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kingsley to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kingsley to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kingsley to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kingsley to Chicago is 304 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Kingsley to Chicago.
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