The train between Detroit Lakes and Chicago takes 12h 18m. There is at least one train per day from Detroit Lakes to Chicago. 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 Detroit Lakes and Chicago. The service departs Detroit Lakes at 4:27 AM at night, which arrives into Chicago at 16:45:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 18m.
Detroit Lakes to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Detroit Lakes to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Detroit Lakes and Chicago is 853 km. The road distance is 971 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $330–550 and the journey takes 12h 18m.