The average bus between Illinois and Detroit takes 8h 54m and the fastest bus takes 5h 27m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Illinois 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 Illinois and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Illinois is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Detroit at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Illinois to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Illinois station and arriving at Detroit station via Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Illinois to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Illinois to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
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The distance between Illinois and Detroit is 589.9 km. The road distance is 458 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 4h 47m.