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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago Loop and Detroit takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago Loop to Detroit. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 27m
Duration
288 mi
Distance
5 times a day
Frequency

Chicago Loop to Detroit bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Chicago Loop and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago Loop is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Detroit at 6:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 5m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 5m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 5m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 5m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 5m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 5m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 5m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago Loop to Detroit? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chicago Loop to Detroit.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit twice a week, and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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