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There are 7 ways to get from Royal Oak to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    5h 29m
    $95–200

  2. Drive 280.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Chicagocar car 280.6 mi
    4h 46m
    $52–74

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 50m
    $100–150

  4. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3h 27m
    $52–307

  5. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    4h 23m
    $141–480

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    4h 40m
    $161–570

  7. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    5h 40m
    $78–309

Royal Oak to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Royal Oak, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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