There are 8 ways to get from Saline to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
4h 33m$95–191Drive 231.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saline to Chicagocar 231.2 mi
4h 27m$43–61Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 54m$90–126Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Saline to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 25m$46–255Bus via Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 15m$70–101Line 8000 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3h 35m$165–512Taxi, line 8000 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Saline to Ann Arbortaxi
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3h 58m$165–702Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
5h 32m$122–664
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saline to Chicago is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Saline to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Saline station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Saline station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Saline and Chicago is 253 miles. The road distance is 232.5 miles.
The best way to get from Saline to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Saline to Chicago, including transfers.
Saline to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Saline to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Saline to Chicago is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Saline, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–150 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $25–31
Ann Arbor Cab
- Phone
- +1 734-272-8009
- Website
- annarbortaxitransport.mysite.com
Fare Ride Cab
- Phone
- +1 734-845-9222
- Website
- fareride1.com
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Booking & Getting There
Saline to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Saline. It is currently 2:57 AM in Saline and 1:57 AM in Chicago.
Saline to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saline to Chicago is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Saline to Chicago.
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