What is the cheapest way to get from Southfield to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Southfield to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southfield to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Southfield to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Southfield and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Southfield to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 10 Mile & Southfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Royal Oak Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Southfield and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Southfield to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Southfield to Chicago?

The distance between Southfield and Chicago is 277 miles. The road distance is 277.3 miles.

How do I travel from Southfield to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Southfield to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $160 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Southfield to Chicago?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Southfield to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southfield to Chicago bus from?

Southfield to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.

Where do I catch the Southfield to Chicago train from?

Southfield to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Southfield to Chicago?

The best way to get from Southfield to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Southfield to Chicago bus arrive?

Southfield to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Southfield and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Southfield. It is currently 8:15 AM in Southfield and 7:15 AM in Chicago.

Where does the Southfield to Chicago train arrive?

Southfield to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Southfield to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Southfield to Chicago is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Southfield to Chicago.

How do I get a bus ticket from Southfield to Chicago?

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

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Southfield to Chicago - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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1. Drive from Southfield to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 32m
$47–256
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 45m
$162–252
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 6m
Drive 275.7 mi
1. Drive from Southfield to Chicagocar 275.7 mi
4h 37m
$51–73
Line 41 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Schaefer & 8 Mile to Schaefer & Michiganbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 22m
$70–478
Line 41 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Schaefer & 8 Mile to Schaefer & Michiganbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 43m
$136–758
Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
6h 15m
$72–460
Bus via Detroit Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 55m
$48–84

Southfield to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 275.5 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $160–250 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once a week, and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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