There are 7 ways to get from Madison Heights to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), bus, 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.
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Drive from Madison Heights to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 31m$58–328Bus via Southfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 11m$44–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 33m$92–192Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 3m$97–142Drive 283.1 mi
- Drive from Madison Heights to Chicagocar 283.1 mi
4h 45m$52–75Line 495 bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from John R & Cowan to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 8bus
- Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 to Woodward & Cliffordbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 57m$137–471Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 to Woodward & Cliffordbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
5h 17m$137–661
Madison Heights to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison Heights to Chicago is to bus via Southfield Bus Stop which costs $40 - $85 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Madison Heights to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $55 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison Heights to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 11 Mile & John R NW and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Royal Oak Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Madison Heights to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Madison Heights and Chicago is 283 miles. The road distance is 284.7 miles.
The best way to get from Madison Heights to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Madison Heights to Chicago, including transfers.
Madison Heights to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Madison Heights to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Madison Heights to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Madison Heights, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- delta.com
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
- $50–330
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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 Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from John R & Cowan to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 8
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
Bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Madison Heights to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Madison Heights. It is currently 2:33 AM in Madison Heights and 1:33 AM in Chicago.
Madison Heights to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison Heights to Chicago is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Madison Heights to Chicago.
There are 1302+ hotels available in Chicago.