The average bus between Chicago and Detroit takes 8h 55m and the fastest bus takes 5h 29m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week 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 twice a week between Chicago and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Detroit at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Detroit station via Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Chicago to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Book your Chicago to Detroit bus tickets online with Amtrak and Southeast Michigan SMART.
The distance between Chicago and Detroit is 381.3 km. The road distance is 458 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
