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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Melvindale by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    6h 5m
    $75–161

  2. Bus via Fort & Fifth

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    6h 57m
    $42–77

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 7m
    $87–119

  4. Drive 273.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Melvindalecar car 273.1 mi
    4h 32m
    $50–72

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

    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
    4h 30m
    $136–469

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    5h 4m
    $136–709

  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 59m
    $72–448

  8. 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
    6h 1m
    $729–1,168

  9. 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
    6h 30m
    $48–291

Chicago to Melvindale by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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 $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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