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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $330 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI costing on average $384 (€313).
Other travel options to Jackson, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI
How to get from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:20 AM5h10Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station12:30 PMJackson, Area Transportation Authority Transfer Center$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:20 AM5h10Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station12:30 PMJackson, Area Transportation Authority Transfer Center$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA36121:06 PM1h12O'Hare International Airport3:18 PMLansing Capital Region International Airport$4521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 354 Wolverine4:50 PM3h36Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:26 PMJackson Station, Jackson, MI$881One-way0 transfers
- 352 Wolverine2:15 PM3h38Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL6:53 PMJackson Station, Jackson, MI$1271One-way0 transfers
- 364 Blue Water · 354 Wolverine4:00 PM4h26Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:26 PMJackson Station, Jackson, MI$1341One-way1 transfer
UA21359:29 PM1h28O'Hare International Airport11:57 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2701One-way0 transfers- UA11507:20 AM1h32O'Hare International Airport9:52 AMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2701One-way0 transfers
- AA349810:00 AM1h32O'Hare International Airport12:32 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $330 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI costing on average $384 (€313).
Other travel options to Jackson, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Jackson, MI as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Detroit Wayne County Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Jackson Station, Jackson, MI.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Jackson, Area Transportation Authority Transfer Center.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Jackson, MI by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Jackson, MI by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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