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Compare train, bus, and flight for Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 19m. 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 $58, while a flight costs an average of $582.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$91 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $582 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg 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 Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $34 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $91 (€77).
A bus is $525 (€441) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $582 (€489).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
Tickets start at around $91 (€77) compared to roughly $71 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$20 (-€16). The journey takes 5h 49m versus 4h 11m 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 Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL
How to get from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:20 PM 8h05 Royal Oak, MI 3:25 AM Chicago, IL $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:20 PM 8h05 Royal Oak, MI 3:25 AM Chicago, IL $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:12 PM 5h50 Royal Oak, MI 7:02 PM Chicago, IL $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:45 AM 6h40 Royal Oak, MI 11:25 AM Chicago, IL $55 1 One-way 0 transfers3:45 AM 6h40 Royal Oak, MI 10:25 AM Chicago, IL $56 1 One-way 0 transfers6:20 PM 8h05 Royal Oak, MI 2:25 AM Chicago, IL $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $34 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $91 (€77).
A bus is $525 (€441) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $582 (€489).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak Station, Royal Oak, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Southfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines, Porter Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 11 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines.
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