How to travel from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI

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Travel Information to Jackson, MI from Chicago, IL

distanceDistance168 miles (271 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$19 - $32
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $19 (€17) • 1 h 23 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $19 (€17) • 1 h 23 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 168 miles (271 km) from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI.

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from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI

How to get from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

Greyhound
12:20PM5h00
Chicago, IL
05:20PMJackson, MI
$411One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
12:20PM5h00
Chicago, IL
05:20PMJackson, MI
$411One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greyhound
12:20PM5h00
Chicago, IL
05:20PMJackson, MI
$411One-way
0 transfers

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Travel between Chicago and Jackson on Amtrak and Greyhound travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey to Jackson from Chicago.

      FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI

      FAQs: Travel to Jackson, MI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI.
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      You can get between Chicago, IL and Jackson, MI 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI is a flight with an average price of $19 (€17).

      This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI:

      A flight is $13 (€12) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI costing on average $32 (€29).

      A flight is $10 (€9) less than a train with an average ticket price of $30 (€27) from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI.

      The quickest way to travel to Jackson, MI from Chicago, IL is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 23 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes 4 h 35 min on average.

      Taking a train requires on average 3 h 13 min of travel time.

      You should expect to travel around 168 miles (271 km) between Chicago, IL and Jackson, MI.

      The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI is:

      • Around 2 buses per day.
      • 11 flights per day.
      • 4 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Jackson, MI from Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI:

        The following travel companies offer services from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI:

        • Travel with Greyhound to go to Jackson, MI by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Greyhound Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI tickets on Omio for $32 (€29).
        • Amtrak can take you to Jackson, MI by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI for $30 (€27).

        Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus available with Greyhound 1 direct bus per day.
        • Direct train available with Amtrak 2 direct trains per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Jackson, MI as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Chicago, IL and Jackson, MI.

        Looking to extend your trip from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI? Many Omio customers who go from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Ann Arbor, MI, Battle Creek, MI, Windsor, VT or Detroit, MI. If you're looking to explore Ann Arbor, MI, Battle Creek, MI, Windsor, VT or Detroit, MI from Jackson, MI, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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