How to travel from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI

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Compare bus, train, 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 $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. 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 $45, and a train costs an average of $45.

Distance: 169 miles (272 km)

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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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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak
05:50PM4h36
Chicago, IL
10:26PMJackson, MI
$921One-way
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Amtrak
05:50PM4h36
Chicago, IL
10:26PMJackson, MI
$921One-way
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Amtrak
05:50PM4h36
Chicago, IL
10:26PMJackson, MI
$921One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak
02:15PM4h38
Chicago, IL
06:53PMJackson, MI
$921One-way
0 transfers
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06:45AM5h04
Chicago, IL
11:49AMJackson, MI
$921One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI

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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There are 3 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Jackson, MI including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI is a train with an average price of $45 (€37).

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

A train is $0.23 (€0.19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI costing on average $45 (€37).

A train is $53 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI costing on average $98 (€80).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Jackson, MI take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 36m.

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI is approximately 169 miles (272 km).
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI is:
  • Around 34 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 bus, train, and 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:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Jackson, MI by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Jackson, MI by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Jackson, MI often also extend their vacation to go to Ann Arbor, MI, Battle Creek, MI, Windsor, VT, Detroit, MI, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Jackson, MI and these popular destinations at a great price.
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