There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Melvindale by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
6h 5m$68–158Bus via Fort & Fifth
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 57m$45–72Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 7m$68–96Drive 273.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Melvindalecar 273.1 mi
4h 32m$50–72Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 30m$136–469Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h$136–659Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
6h 5m$69–420Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
6h 6m$727–1,167Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
6h 21m$48–291
Chicago to Melvindale by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Melvindale is to bus via Fort & Fifth which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Melvindale is to subway and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Melvindale. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Schaefer & Oakwood via Dearborn Transit Center and Schaefer & Michigan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Melvindale. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Dearborn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Chicago and Melvindale is 276 miles. The road distance is 274.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Melvindale without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Chicago to Melvindale, including transfers.
Chicago to Melvindale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Melvindale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Melvindale is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $700 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Melvindale, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Melvindale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Melvindale is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:29 AM in Chicago and 5:29 AM in Melvindale.
Chicago to Melvindale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Melvindale is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Chicago to Melvindale.
There are 465+ hotels available in Melvindale.