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Compare train and bus for Niles, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Niles, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr264 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr264, while a train costs an average of kr420.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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kr420 Average price | kr264 Average price Cheapest | kr344 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Niles, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is kr156 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niles, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average kr420.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around kr420 compared to roughly kr344 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-75.94. The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 37m 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 Niles, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Niles, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:55 PM2h10Niles, MI1:05 AMChicago, ILkr1991One-way0 transfers
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10:55 PM2h10Niles, MI1:05 AMChicago, ILkr1991One-way0 transfers
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4:30 PM1h55Niles, MI6:25 PMChicago, ILkr2581One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:55 PM2h10Niles, MI2:05 AMChicago, ILkr2111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Niles, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is kr156 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niles, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average kr420.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Niles, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Niles Station, Niles, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from South Bend, South Street Station and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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