The cheapest and fastest trains from Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 1 trains that leave Fair Plain, MI for Chicago, IL on Tue, May 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 1 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:10 PM1h58Fair Plain, MI2:08 PMChicago, IL$431One-way0 transfers
12:10 PM1h58Fair Plain, MI2:08 PMChicago, IL$431One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$28 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $0.52 (€0.42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
Live departures
Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:10 PM Fair Plain, MI | 1h58 | 2:08 PM Chicago, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL
Trains from Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 18:30, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 6:30 PM |
Last train 6:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
FAQs: Trains from Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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