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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    5h 29m
    $45–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    6h 5m
    $30–90

  3. Drive 281.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Detroitcar car 281.3 mi
    4h 41m
    $52–75

  4. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    4h 24m
    $54–367

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    4h 39m
    $114–347

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    5h 42m
    $336–670

  7. Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SBN - DTW
    5h 52m
    $70–446

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 55m
    $52–295

Chicago, IL to Detroit by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–140 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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