There are 8 ways to get from Marshall to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
3h 2m$83–149Drive 177.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Marshall to Chicagocar 177.3 mi
3h$33–47Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 3m$88–124Taxi to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Marshall to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZOtaxi
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
2h 32m$147–362Bus via Chicago Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
4h 8m$59–89Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Marshall to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 49m$176–464Taxi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Marshall to Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRRtaxi
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
3h 26m$182–467Taxi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the taxi from Marshall to Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRRtaxi
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
3h 11m$192–517
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marshall to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Marshall to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $140 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Marshall to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Marshall to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Marshall and Chicago is 173 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.
The best way to get from Marshall to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Marshall to Chicago, including transfers.
Marshall to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
Marshall to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
The best way to get from Marshall to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Marshall, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station twice a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- 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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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 Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- 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 Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $110–180
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More Questions & Answers
Marshall to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Marshall. It is currently 12:56 PM in Marshall and 11:56 AM in Chicago.
Marshall to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marshall to Chicago is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Marshall to Chicago.
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