There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Crete by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train
3h 57m$84–342Drive 275.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Cretecar 275.3 mi
4h 36m$51–73Bus via Gary (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 37m$57–98Train
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train Me
8h 21m$124–221Fly Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train
4h 11m$95–311Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.train
- Take the taxi from 211th St. to Cretetaxi
5h 14m$162–502Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train
- Take the taxi from 211th St. to Cretetaxi
6h 23m$69–324Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.train
- Take the taxi from 211th St. to Cretetaxi
6h 8m$74–374Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
8h 38m$70–108
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Crete is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Crete is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs $80 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Crete. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Steger Rd & Dorsetshire Dr via Hegewisch South Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Crete. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at 211th St. via Detroit and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Michigan and Crete is 236 miles. The road distance is 276.9 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Crete without a car is to bus via Gary which takes 7h 37m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Michigan to Crete, including transfers.
Michigan to Crete bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Crete train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Crete is to bus via Gary which takes 7h 37m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Crete, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Crete via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and 211th St. in around 8h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- 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
- $45–310
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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 Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- $24–29
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to Crete bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Crete is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 9:37 AM in Michigan and 8:37 AM in Crete.
Michigan to Crete train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Crete is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Michigan to Crete.
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