There are 7 ways to get from Westland to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Drive from Westland to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 24m$62–366Bus via Michigan & Third
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 27m$44–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 17m$72–162Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 38m$72–112Drive 258.9 mi
- Drive from Westland to Chicagocar 258.9 mi
4h 21m$48–69Line 250 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Westland Meijer to Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 17m$136–469Line 250 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Westland Meijer to Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 38m$136–659
Westland to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Westland to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Westland to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $60 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Westland to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ford & Wayne and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Westland to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Westland and Chicago is 278 miles. The road distance is 260.4 miles.
The best way to get from Westland to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Westland to Chicago, including transfers.
Westland to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Westland to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Westland to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Westland, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Westland to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Westland. It is currently 12:58 PM in Westland and 11:58 AM in Chicago.
Westland to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westland to Chicago is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Westland to Chicago.
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