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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DearborntrainWolverine
    5h 19m
    $51–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    6h 55m
    $37–110

  3. Drive 270.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Dearborncar270.8 mi
    4h 36m
    $50–72

  4. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)planeMDW - DTW
    3h 43m
    $50–317

  5. Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2552
    9h 44m
    $60–167

  6. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)planeORD - DTW
    4h 23m
    $114–327

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)planeMKE - DTW
    5h 22m
    $266–611

  8. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)planeSBN - DTW
    5h 15m
    $70–426

Chicago to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $45–150 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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