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Trip Overview

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.

6h 36m
Duration
287 mi
Distance
$55
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Chicago to Detroit bus times

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.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 286.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

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.

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