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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 $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 58m. 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 $53, while a flight costs an average of $209.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $67 (€55).
A bus is $156 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $209 (€171).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€55) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 5h 44m 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.
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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.
- 3:45 AM6h40Royal Oak, MI10:25 AMChicago, IL$661One-way0 transfers
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- 3:45 AM6h40Royal Oak, MI10:25 AMChicago, IL$661One-way0 transfers
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- 3:45 AM6h40Royal Oak, MI10:25 AMChicago, IL$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $67 (€55).
A bus is $156 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Royal Oak, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $209 (€171).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 50 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 Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Southeast Michigan SMART to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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