There are 6 ways to get from Union Pier to O'Hare by train, subway, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway via 11th Street
best- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Cumberlandsubway Blue Line
2h 29m$59–72Drive 86.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union Pier to O'Harecar 86.3 mi
1h 40m$16–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to River Grovetrain Md-W / ...
2h 58mTaxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Union Pier to Hudson Laketaxi
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
3h 17m$87–294Train, subway
- Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Cumberlandsubway Blue Line
2h 38m$50–80Bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
3h 19m
South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Union Pier to O'Hare is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Union Pier to O'Hare is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Pier station to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at East River Rd & Berwyn via Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Union Pier to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from 11th Street and arriving at Cumberland via Jackson-Blue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Union Pier and O'Hare is 84 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.
The best way to get from Union Pier to O'Hare without a car is to train and subway via 11th Street which takes 2h 29m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Union Pier to O'Hare, including transfers.
Union Pier to O'Hare bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
Union Pier to O'Hare train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from 11th Street station.
Union Pier to O'Hare bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Union Pier, MI, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Union Pier to East River Rd & Berwyn via New Buffalo Station, Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 3h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–220
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
Train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Jackson-Blue to Cumberland
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Jackson-Blue to Cumberland
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to River Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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Booking & Getting There
O'Hare is 1h behind Union Pier. It is currently 7:57 PM in Union Pier and 6:57 PM in O'Hare.
Union Pier to O'Hare train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Pier to O'Hare is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Union Pier to O'Hare.
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