The average bus between Chicago and Detroit takes 6h 36m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Chicago and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago 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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago station and arriving at Detroit station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 36m.
Chicago to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Book your Chicago to Detroit bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Chicago and Detroit is 381.3 km. The road distance is 462 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.