The average bus between Chicago and Detroit takes 6h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. 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 33m. 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 Once a week. The journey takes approximately 6h 33m.
Chicago to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit 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 463 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit twice a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 20m.