There are 7 ways to get from Lake Michigan to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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 General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MKE - BOS
2h 31m$650–1,900Fly from Traverse City
cheapest- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane TVC - BOS
4h 54m$80–420Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 9m$272–602Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
23h 41m$148–262Drive 980.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Bostoncar 980.5 mi
16h 51m$179–259Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
3h 46m$102–555Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ORD - BOS
4h 7m$602–1,005
Lake Michigan to Boston by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Michigan to Boston is to bus which costs $140 - $270 and takes 23h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Michigan to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $650 - $1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Michigan to Boston. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Boston via Chicago Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Michigan station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 9m.
The distance between Lake Michigan and Boston is 863 miles. The road distance is 986.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Michigan to Boston without a car is to train which takes 23h 9m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Lake Michigan to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Lake Michigan to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lake Michigan to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $650 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 23h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 23h 41m.
What companies run services between Lake Michigan, MI, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
JetBlue Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 22h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Traverse City to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from General Mitchell International Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 31m.
Lake Michigan to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Lake Michigan to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Michigan to Boston is 986 miles. It takes approximately 16h 51m to drive from Lake Michigan to Boston.
JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Delta and Southwest Airlines offer flights from General Mitchell International Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport.
There are 1769+ hotels available in Boston.