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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    5h 35m
    $50–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 11m
    $36–91

  3. Drive 279.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Wayne State Universitycar car 279.2 mi
    4h 39m
    $51–74

  4. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, line 23 bus

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 8 to Anthony Wayne Dr & Kirbybus bus
    4h 46m
    $56–349

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, line 23 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 8 to Anthony Wayne Dr & Kirbybus bus
    5h 15m
    $116–349

  6. 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
    6h 17m
    $77–448

  7. 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 24m
    $338–672

  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
    6h 43m
    $54–293

Chicago to Wayne State University by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wayne State University, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–150 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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