The train between Chicago and Detroit Lakes takes 12h 1m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to Detroit Lakes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Chicago and Detroit Lakes. The earliest departure is at 3:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Detroit Lakes at 3:06 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Detroit Lakes station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 12h 1m.
Chicago to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Detroit Lakes is 853 km. The road distance is 981 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $160–370 and the journey takes 12h 1m.