There are 7 ways to get from Pellston Airport (PLN) to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PLN - ORD
2h 26m$41–250Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pellston, MI to East Lansing, MIbus 1488
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
10h 23m$108–219Drive 379.6 mi
- Drive from Pellston Airport (PLN) to Chicagocar 379.6 mi
6h 39m$70–101Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PLN - MDW
7h 24m$58–323Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Pellston, MI to East Lansing, MIbus 1488
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 23m$118–189Bus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Pellston to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
11h 55m$98–199Bus
- Take the bus from Pellston to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
12h 2m$75–134
Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pellston Airport (PLN) to Chicago is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Pellston Airport (PLN) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $40 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Pellston Airport (PLN) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Pellston, MI and arriving at Chicago Union Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
The distance between Pellston Airport (PLN) and Chicago is 313 miles. The road distance is 381.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pellston Airport (PLN) to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 23m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Pellston Airport (PLN) to Chicago, including transfers.
Pellston Airport (PLN) to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Pellston, MI station.
The best way to get from Pellston Airport (PLN) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $40 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 10h 23m.
Pellston Airport (PLN) to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Chicago is 1h behind Pellston Airport (PLN). It is currently 9:21 PM in Pellston Airport (PLN) and 8:21 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Pellston Airport (PLN), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pellston Airport (PLN) to Chicago Union Station via Pellston, MI, East Lansing, MI, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 10h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit, Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
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
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Pellston, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Pellston, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Pellston to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Pellston to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Pellston Airport (PLN) to Chicago is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Pellston Airport (PLN) to Chicago.
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