There are 5 ways to get from Manton to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), 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.
Taxi to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Manton to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)taxi
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
3h 37m$188–308Bus, line 14 bus to Traverse City, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Manton to Traverse Citybus
- Take the bus from Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14 to Cherry Capital Airportbus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
6h 26m$48–268Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manton to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
8h 23m$115–189Bus
- Take the bus from Manton to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 23mDrive 281.9 mi
- Drive from Manton to Chicagocar 281.9 mi
4h 40m$50–72
Manton to Chicago by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manton to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Manton to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $180 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Manton to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Manton and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Manton and Chicago is 247 miles. The road distance is 283.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manton to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 23m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Manton to Chicago, including transfers.
Manton to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Manton station.
Manton to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Chicago is 1h behind Manton. It is currently 9:46 PM in Manton and 8:46 PM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Manton to Chicago is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Manton to Chicago.
What companies run services between Manton, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Manton to Chicago Union Station via Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 8h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Manton to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Manton to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Manton to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 231-941-2324
- Website
- bata.net
Bus from Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14 to Cherry Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.bata.net/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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