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Compare train, flight, and bus for Lapeer, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lapeer, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. 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 train costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $584.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $584 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lapeer, MI to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Lapeer, MI to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lapeer, MI to Chicago, IL:
A train is $519 (€437) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lapeer, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $584 (€491).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€55) compared to roughly $30 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$35 (-€30). The journey takes 5h 41m versus 4h 10m 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 Lapeer, MI to Chicago, IL
How to get from Lapeer, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lapeer, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 365 Blue Water
7:08 AM 5h37 Lapeer Amtrak, Lapeer, MI 11:45 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $85 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 365 Blue Water
7:08 AM 5h37 Lapeer Amtrak, Lapeer, MI 11:45 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $85 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AA62636:00 AM 1h30 Flint 6:30 AM O'Hare International Airport $381 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
AA39771:35 PM 1h34 Detroit Wayne County Airport 2:09 PM O'Hare International Airport $283 1 One-way 0 transfers- AA3980
4:54 PM 1h35 Detroit Wayne County Airport 5:29 PM O'Hare International Airport $283 1 One-way 0 transfers - AA4105
8:54 PM 1h36 Detroit Wayne County Airport 9:30 PM O'Hare International Airport $283 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lapeer, MI to Chicago, IL:
A train is $519 (€437) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lapeer, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $584 (€491).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 60 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lapeer, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus 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 Lapeer Amtrak, Lapeer, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 13 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines.
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