There are 7 ways to get from Livonia to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2h 10m$173–514Bus via Traverse & French
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 9m$42–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 12m$87–182Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 33m$97–142Drive 262.1 mi
- Drive from Livonia to Chicagocar 262.1 mi
4h 26m$48–70Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2h 27m$193–604Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Livonia to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 24m$51–306
Livonia to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Livonia to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Livonia to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Livonia to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ford & Shotka and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Livonia to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Livonia and Chicago is 251 miles. The road distance is 263.6 miles.
The best way to get from Livonia to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Livonia to Chicago, including transfers.
Livonia to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Livonia to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Livonia to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 6h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Livonia, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- 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 Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Livonia to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Livonia. It is currently 7:40 PM in Livonia and 6:40 PM in Chicago.
Livonia to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Livonia to Chicago is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Livonia to Chicago.
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