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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $95.
A bus is $139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $194.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 53m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham, MI to Chicago, IL
How to get from Birmingham, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:56 AM4h36Birmingham, MI10:32 AMChicago, IL$1241One-way0 transfers
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- 5:56 AM4h36Birmingham, MI10:32 AMChicago, IL$1241One-way0 transfers
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- 5:56 AM4h36Birmingham, MI10:32 AMChicago, IL$1241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:04 AM4h58Birmingham, MI2:02 PMChicago, IL$1241One-way0 transfers
- 5:41 PM4h59Birmingham, MI10:40 PMChicago, IL$1241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $95.
A bus is $139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $194.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 53m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Royal Oak Station, Royal Oak, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Southfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Travel with Southeast Michigan SMART to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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