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Compare train, bus, and flight for Jackson, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jackson, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $601.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $601 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Jackson, MI to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Jackson, MI to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Jackson, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jackson, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $72.
A bus is $556 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jackson, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $601.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Flight takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$15. The journey takes 4h 1m versus 3h 13m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Jackson, MI to Chicago, IL
How to get from Jackson, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jackson, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:30 AM 4h55 Jackson, Area Transportation Authority Transfer Center 5:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:30 AM 4h55 Jackson, Area Transportation Authority Transfer Center 5:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AA35165:36 AM 1h23 Lansing Capital Region International Airport 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport $495 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 351 Wolverine
7:56 AM 3h46 Jackson Station, Jackson, MI 10:42 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $50 1 One-way 0 transfers - 355 Wolverine
7:42 PM 4h08 Jackson Station, Jackson, MI 10:50 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $75 1 One-way 0 transfers - 353 Wolverine
11:03 AM 4h09 Jackson Station, Jackson, MI 2:12 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AA3546
10:23 AM 1h37 Detroit Wayne County Airport 11:00 AM O'Hare International Airport $281 1 One-way 0 transfers 
AA50036:42 AM 1h48 Detroit Wayne County Airport 7:30 AM O'Hare International Airport $281 1 One-way 0 transfers- AA6325
9:10 PM 1h50 Detroit Wayne County Airport 10:00 PM O'Hare International Airport $281 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jackson, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jackson, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $72.
A bus is $556 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jackson, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $601.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Flight takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jackson, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Jackson Station, Jackson, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Jackson, Area Transportation Authority Transfer Center and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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