There are 7 ways to get from Reed City to Chicago by car, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Drive from Reed City to Muskegon (MKG)car
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
3h 32m$137–197Drive 244.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reed City to Chicagocar 244.3 mi
4h 4m$45–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reed City to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 58m$109–179Bus
- Take the bus from Reed City to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 58mTaxi to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Reed City to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)taxi
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
3h 40m$229–357Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Reed City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
6h 52m$50–268Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Reed City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
6h 32m$60–348
Reed City to Chicago by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reed City to Chicago is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Reed City to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $130 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Reed City to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Reed City and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Reed City and Chicago is 221 miles. The road distance is 245.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reed City to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 58m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Reed City to Chicago, including transfers.
Reed City to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Reed City station.
Reed City to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Chicago is 1h behind Reed City. It is currently 7:19 PM in Reed City and 6:19 PM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Reed City to Chicago is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Reed City to Chicago.
What companies run services between Reed City, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Reed City to Chicago Union Station via Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 6h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Reed City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Reed City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Reed City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Reed City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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