There are 7 ways to get from Petoskey 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 55m$105–326Drive 360.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petoskey to Chicagocar 360.7 mi
6h 10m$66–96Bus, train
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to East Lansing, MIbus 1488
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
9h 45m$110–217Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PLN - MDW
7h 53m$120–396Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to East Lansing, MIbus 1488
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 45m$125–197Bus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
11h 12m$100–197Bus
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
11h 19m$72–137
Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petoskey to Chicago is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Petoskey to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $100 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Petoskey to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Petoskey, MI and arriving at Chicago Union Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Petoskey and Chicago is 333 miles. The road distance is 362.8 miles.
The best way to get from Petoskey to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 45m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Petoskey to Chicago, including transfers.
Petoskey to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Petoskey, MI station.
The best way to get from Petoskey to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $100 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 9h 45m.
Petoskey to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Chicago is 1h behind Petoskey. It is currently 10:10 PM in Petoskey and 9:10 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Petoskey, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Petoskey to Chicago Union Station via Petoskey, MI, East Lansing, MI, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 9h 45m.
- 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
- $60–340
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
- $50–310
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
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 Petoskey, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Petoskey, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Petoskey, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Petoskey, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- 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
- $80–120
- 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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Yes, the driving distance between Petoskey to Chicago is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Petoskey to Chicago.
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