There are 5 ways to get from Okemos to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 17m$71–325Drive 221.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Okemos to Chicagocar 221.7 mi
3h 48m$41–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 33m$68–143Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 33m$83–123Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus 1483
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
8h 9m$42–81
Okemos to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Okemos to Chicago is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Okemos to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $70 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Okemos to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past Okemos Rd and arriving at Chicago Union Station via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Okemos station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Okemos and Chicago is 207 miles. The road distance is 223 miles.
The best way to get from Okemos to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Okemos to Chicago, including transfers.
Okemos to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Okemos to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Okemos to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $70 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 5h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Okemos, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- 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
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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 East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Okemos to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Okemos. It is currently 3:06 AM in Okemos and 2:06 AM in Chicago.
Okemos to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Okemos to Chicago is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Okemos to Chicago.
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