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How to get fromMichigan to Six Flags Great Americaby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Six Flags Great America by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 34m
    $67–337

  2. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 572 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Waukegan Metra Station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Drbus bus
    8h 7m
    $47–309

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    9h 53m
    $100–198

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    10h 17m
    $106–154

  5. Drive 321.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Six Flags Great Americacar car 321.7 mi
    5h 30m
    $59–85

  6. Fly Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 49m
    $78–296

  7. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 572 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Waukegan Metra Station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Drbus bus
    7h 17m
    $140–667

  8. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 572 bus

    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Waukegan Metra Station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Drbus bus
    7h 58m
    $57–359

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    12h 12m
    $71–121

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Michigan to Six Flags Great America.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 236.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Six Flags Great America via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, Waukegan Metra Station, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Six Flags Great America via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Mitchell Airport, Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, Waukegan, Waukegan Metra Station, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr in around 12h 12m.

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