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

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There are 8 ways to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, 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 59m
    $47–263

  2. Bus, train

    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 train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    12h 8m
    $91–187

  3. Drive 454.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Chicagocar car 454.3 mi
    7h 56m
    $104–151

  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 30m
    $121–461

  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 17m
    $82–393

  6. Bus, train via Lansing

    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 15m
    $116–242

  7. Bus, train #2

    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 47m
    $106–222

  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 47m
    $116–197

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: 382.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada 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 Union Station via Sault Ste. Marie, MI, St. Ignace, Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 14h 47m.

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