There are 5 ways to get from Oakland University to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Bishop International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Oakland University to Bishop International Airport (FNT)taxi
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
2h 55m$145–362Drive 283.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland University to Chicagocar 283.8 mi
5h 4m$52–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h$111–219Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h$102–142Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Oakland University to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 35m$56–316
Oakland University to Chicago by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland University to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland University to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $140 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Walton Boulevard & W. Oakland Drive and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Royal Oak Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland University station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Oakland University and Chicago is 281 miles. The road distance is 285.5 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland University to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Oakland University to Chicago, including transfers.
Oakland University to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Oakland University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Oakland University to Chicago is to train which takes 6h and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Oakland University, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- 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
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland University to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Oakland University. It is currently 7:01 AM in Oakland University and 6:01 AM in Chicago.
Oakland University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland University to Chicago is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Oakland University to Chicago.
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