There are 7 ways to get from Thompsonville to Chicago by taxi, plane, car, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Traverse City, fly
best- Take the taxi from Thompsonville to Traverse-City-Airport-TVCtaxi
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
2h 58m$160–390Drive 293.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thompsonville to Chicagocar 293.1 mi
5h 21m$54–78Drive, bus, train
- Drive from Thompsonville to Reed City, MIcar
- Take the bus from Reed City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
8h 4m$79–166Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Kingsley to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 21m$177–248Taxi to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Thompsonville to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)taxi
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
2h 51m$205–298Drive to Muskegon, fly
- Drive from Thompsonville to Muskegon (MKG)car
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
3h 52m$134–206Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
11h 29m$107–174
Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thompsonville to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Thompsonville to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $200 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Thompsonville to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kingsley and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Thompsonville and Chicago is 275 miles. The road distance is 294.8 miles.
The best way to get from Thompsonville to Chicago without a car is to bus via Grand Rapids which takes 9h 21m and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Thompsonville to Chicago, including transfers.
Thompsonville to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Kingsley station.
Thompsonville to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Chicago is 1h behind Thompsonville. It is currently 10:07 AM in Thompsonville and 9:07 AM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Thompsonville to Chicago is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Thompsonville to Chicago.
What companies run services between Thompsonville, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Thompsonville to Chicago Union Station via Kingsley, Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 9h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Reed City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kingsley to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $110–150
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