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How to get fromSault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CIU - ORD
    2h 32m
    $44–259

  2. Bus via Escanaba

    1. Take the bus from Kinross to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 29m
    $88–167

  3. Drive 436.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) to Chicagocar car 436.9 mi
    7h 39m
    $80–116

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CIU - MDW
    7h 50m
    $80–390

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    3. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    12h 50m
    $122–248

  6. Bus, train via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    14h 22m
    $112–228

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    14h 22m
    $117–198

Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines flies from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sault Ste Marie Airport (CIU) to Chicago Bus Station via Kinross, Escanaba, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 12h 29m.

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