- Must visit
Art Institute of Chicago
World-class art museum with masterpieces from Monet to Hopper and the famous Modern Wing.
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 train with prices starting from $22. 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 train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
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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 if you book in advance.
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 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 6:30 PM |
Last train 6:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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World-class art museum with masterpieces from Monet to Hopper and the famous Modern Wing.
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Lively lakefront park with Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, gardens, and major public art in central Chicago.
Famous shopping boulevard lined with architecture, hotels, riverfront views, and major city energy.
Scenic pedestrian-friendly riverwalk with boat docks, public art, bridges, and standout skyline perspectives.
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World-famous fine dining destination offering a highly creative tasting menu and refined service in an elegant setting.
Moderate for a major US city: hotels can be pricey, but transit is affordable and dining ranges from cheap eats to upscale options.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and optional small change at cafes.
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Most Fair Plain, MI to Chicago, IL trains use the St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Fair Plain, MI and Chicago, IL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station is 3 km from Chicago city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, Lou Mitchell's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Kimpton Gray Hotel, JW Marriott Chicago, W Chicago - City Center.
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