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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 an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $202.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $202 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Royal Oak, MI:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $144 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI costing on average $202 (€165).
Other travel options to Royal Oak, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€54) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 5h 53m versus 4h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:20 AM6h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:15 PMSouthfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal)$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:20 AM6h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:15 PMSouthfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal)$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA561112:29 PM1h15O'Hare International Airport2:44 PMFlint$4811One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus+2:30 PM8h10Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:40 PMSouthfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal)$611One-way1 transfer
AA398012:58 PM1h33O'Hare International Airport3:31 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2681One-way0 transfers- AA39475:00 PM1h36O'Hare International Airport7:36 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
AA62557:10 AM1h37O'Hare International Airport9:47 AMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $144 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI costing on average $202 (€165).
Other travel options to Royal Oak, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
- Around 46 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 8 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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