- Distance: 280.3 mi
- Duration: 5h 20m
The average train between Detroit and Chicago takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Detroit 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 3 times a day between Detroit and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detroit is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit station and arriving at Chicago Union Station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 21m.
Detroit to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Detroit and Chicago is 381.3 km. The road distance is 452 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 6m.
