There are 9 ways to get from O'Hare to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
2h 28m$68–315Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
3h$40–267Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 39m$70–178Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 30m$64–100Drive 295.1 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Detroitcar 295.1 mi
5h$54–78Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
4h 7m$62–429Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the subway from Cumberland to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 25m$136–472Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Take the subway from Cumberland to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
5h 3m$84–614Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 49m$46–83
O'Hare to Michigan by subway, foot, bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Michigan is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Michigan. However, there are services departing from East River Rd & Berwyn and arriving at Larned & Woodward via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between O'Hare and Michigan is 233 miles. The road distance is 296.8 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Michigan without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from O'Hare to Michigan, including transfers.
O'Hare to Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
O'Hare to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $65 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 7h 39m, you could also bus via Dearborn Transit Center, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Michigan, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–170 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
O'Hare to Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Michigan is 1h ahead of O'Hare. It is currently 10:08 PM in O'Hare and 11:08 PM in Michigan.
O'Hare to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Michigan is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from O'Hare to Michigan.
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