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How to get fromChicago Heights to Detroitby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus) or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Heights to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    8h 36m
    $52–141

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    9h 36m
    $47–83

  3. Bus via Gary Metro Center (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    9h 4m
    $48–91

  4. Drive 271.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Heights to Detroitcar car 271.3 mi
    4h 33m
    $50–72

  5. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from 211th St. to Museum Campus/11th St.train train
    2. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    5h 45m
    $60–385

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from 211th St. to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    6h 15m
    $120–355

  7. Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Hegewisch to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SBN - DTW
    6h 49m
    $76–459

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from 211th St. to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 30m
    $52–358

Chicago Heights to Detroit by bus, subway, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago Heights, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–130 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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