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Compare train and bus for Dowagiac, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dowagiac, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dowagiac, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dowagiac, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Dowagiac, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dowagiac, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:30 AM1h55Dowagiac, MI2:25 AMChicago, IL$301One-way0 transfers
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- 12:30 AM1h55Dowagiac, MI2:25 AMChicago, IL$301One-way0 transfers
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- 12:30 AM1h55Dowagiac, MI2:25 AMChicago, IL$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dowagiac, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dowagiac, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dowagiac, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dowagiac Station, Dowagiac, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Fair Plain, Benton Harbor, MI (Greyhound Terminal) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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