There are 6 ways to get from Leland to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), 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.
Taxi to Traverse City, fly
best- Take the taxi from Leland to Traverse-City-Airport-TVCtaxi
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
2h 56m$131–356Drive 336 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leland to Chicagocar 336 mi
5h 51m$62–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
9h 53m$162–267Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly
- Drive from Leland 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 37m$104–183Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h$119–183Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
11h 7m$85–148
Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leland to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Leland to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $130 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Leland to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Front St. at Suttons Bay Library and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Traverse City, MI and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Leland and Chicago is 271 miles. The road distance is 338 miles.
The best way to get from Leland to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 53m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Leland to Chicago, including transfers.
Leland to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
Leland to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Chicago is 1h behind Leland. It is currently 5:32 AM in Leland and 4:32 AM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Leland to Chicago is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Leland to Chicago.
What companies run services between Leland, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Leland to Chicago Union Station via Front St. at Suttons Bay Library, Traverse City, MI, Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 11h.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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