The average train between Chicago and Michigan takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to Michigan. 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 3 times a day between Chicago and Michigan. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Michigan at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Detroit and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Michigan station via Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Chicago to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
The distance between Chicago and Michigan is 309 km. The road distance is 456 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 20m.