There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Wayne State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus, or train
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 DetroitWolverine
5h 35m$45–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0160
7h 11m$39–95Drive 279.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Wayne State University279.2 mi
4h 36m$51–74Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, line 23 bus
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 8 to Anthony Wayne Dr & Kirby
4h 48m$46–299Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, line 23 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 8 to Anthony Wayne Dr & Kirby
5h 15m$116–339Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)SBN - DTW
6h 20m$67–358Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)MKE - DTW
6h 23m$268–724Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
6h 18m$80–312
Chicago to Wayne State University by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Wayne State University is to bus which costs $35 - $95 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Wayne State University is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Wayne State University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Trumbull & I-94 Service Dr via Fort & Fifth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Detroit. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Chicago and Wayne State University is 283 miles. The road distance is 280.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wayne State University without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $45 - $160.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago to Wayne State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Wayne State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wayne State University is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $45 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 7h 11m.
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 $45–160 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 $35–80 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 8 to Anthony Wayne Dr & Kirby
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- detroitmi.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Wayne State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Wayne State University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:48 PM in Chicago and 11:48 PM in Wayne State University.
Chicago to Wayne State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Wayne State University is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Chicago to Wayne State University.
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