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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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$72 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $330 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI costing on average $72 (€59).
A bus is $270 (€221) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI costing on average $330 (€270).
Other travel options to Royal Oak, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
352 Wolverine2:15 PM5h59Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:14 PMRoyal Oak Station, Royal Oak, MI$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
352 Wolverine2:15 PM5h59Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:14 PMRoyal Oak Station, Royal Oak, MI$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
354 Wolverine4:50 PM5h54Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:44 PMRoyal Oak Station, Royal Oak, MI$691One-way0 transfers
Other options
350 Wolverine6:45 AM6h14Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL1:59 PMRoyal Oak Station, Royal Oak, MI$591One-way0 transfers
364 Blue Water · 354 Wolverine4:00 PM6h44Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:44 PMRoyal Oak Station, Royal Oak, MI$781One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI costing on average $72 (€59).
A bus is $270 (€221) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI costing on average $330 (€270).
Other travel options to Royal Oak, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak Station, Royal Oak, MI.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Southfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal).
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Royal Oak, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Royal Oak, MI by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Royal Oak, MI by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 7 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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