There are 6 ways to get from Walled Lake to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, 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 Bishop International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Walled Lake to Bishop International Airport (FNT)taxi
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
2h 58m$170–408Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Walled Lake to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 13m$44–252Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 12m$120–234Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h$74–114Drive 266.1 mi
- Drive from Walled Lake to Chicagocar 266.1 mi
4h 31m$49–71Bus via Southfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 23m$44–74
Walled Lake to Chicago by bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walled Lake to Chicago is to bus via Southfield Bus Stop which costs $40 - $75 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Walled Lake to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $170 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Walled Lake to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Trail & W Maple and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Grand River @ Fifth Third Bank and Royal Oak Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Walled Lake station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Walled Lake and Chicago is 284 miles. The road distance is 267.7 miles.
The best way to get from Walled Lake to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Walled Lake to Chicago, including transfers.
Walled Lake to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Walled Lake to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Walled Lake to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Walled Lake, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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Booking & Getting There
Walled Lake to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Walled Lake. It is currently 4:15 PM in Walled Lake and 3:15 PM in Chicago.
Walled Lake to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walled Lake to Chicago is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Walled Lake to Chicago.
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