There are 6 ways to get from Niles to Alma by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Almataxi
3h 57m$89–347Drive 265.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Niles to Almacar 265.4 mi
4h 46m$49–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma, MIbus 1488
8h 21m$74–172Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma College Bookstorebus 1488
9h 11m$90–141Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Alma College Bookstorebus
5h 35m$81–504Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Alma College Bookstorebus 1488
11h 24m$51–100
Niles to Alma by bus, subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niles to Alma is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Niles to Alma is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 57m and costs $85 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Niles station to Alma. However, there are services departing from Harlem Station and arriving at Alma College Bookstore via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Union Station and East Lansing, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Niles and Alma is 273 miles. The road distance is 266.9 miles.
The best way to get from Niles to Alma without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 21m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Niles to Alma, including transfers.
Niles to Alma bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Niles to Alma bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Alma is 1h ahead of Niles. It is currently 2:52 PM in Niles and 3:52 PM in Alma.
Yes, the driving distance between Niles to Alma is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Niles to Alma.
What companies run services between Niles, IL, USA and Alma, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Harlem Station to Alma College Bookstore via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 9h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma College Bookstore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing, MI to Alma College Bookstore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Jackson Transportation to Alma College Bookstore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $45–60
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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