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How to get fromNorthern Michigan University to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Northern Michigan University to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MQT - ORD
    2h 57m
    $92–320

  2. Drive  381.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northern Michigan University to Chicagocar car 381.2 mi
    7h 11m
    $70–101

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Marquette to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    10h 21m
    $108–191

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MQT - MDW
    7h 26m
    $122–460

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marquette to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 27m
    $77–140

  6. Bus via Green Bay

    1. Take the bus from Marquette to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Baybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 17m
    $83–141

Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Northern Michigan University, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northern Michigan University to Chicago Bus Station via Marquette, Escanaba, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 10h 27m.

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