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

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There are 8 ways to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Chippewa County International Airport 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 54m
    $112–347

  2. Drive 451.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Chicagocar car 451.8 mi
    7h 51m
    $83–120

  3. Bus via Escanaba

    1. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI 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 4m
    $86–163

  4. Fly Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YAM - ORD
    5h 35m
    $84–429

  5. Fly Chippewa County International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CIU - MDW
    8h 12m
    $147–477

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI 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
    13h 10m
    $125–252

  7. Bus, train via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI 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 42m
    $115–232

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI 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 42m
    $120–202

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: 379.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 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 to Chicago Bus Station via Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Escanaba, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 12h 4m.

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