There are 3 ways to get from Lakeside to Chicago by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 29m$44–59Drive 73.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lakeside to Chicagocar 73.9 mi
1h 21m$14–20Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
1h 49m$40–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lakeside to Chicago is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeside to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeside station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Lakeside station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Lakeside and Chicago is 76 miles. The road distance is 74.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeside to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Lakeside to Chicago, including transfers.
Lakeside to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
Lakeside to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
The best way to get from Lakeside to Chicago is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Lakeside, Berrien County, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station twice a week. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Lakeside to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Lakeside. It is currently 12:08 PM in Lakeside and 11:08 AM in Chicago.
Lakeside to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeside to Chicago is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Lakeside to Chicago.
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