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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    5h 20m
    $86–171

  2. Bus via Lafayette & Fifth

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 5m
    $41–81

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 20m
    $96–138

  4. Drive 270.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Dearborncar car 270.9 mi
    4h 40m
    $50–72

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3h 48m
    $74–497

  6. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    4h 15m
    $154–417

  7. Train to South Bend, fly

    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 14m
    $75–466

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    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 13m
    $110–669

Chicago to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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