There are 7 ways to get from Dearborn to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 58m$142–232Drive 270.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dearborn to Chicagocar 270.9 mi
4h 40m$45–65Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 19mFly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3h 40m$74–507Bus via Lafayette & Sixth
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 40m$46–82Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3h 54m$134–757Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
5h 24m$76–449
Dearborn to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dearborn to Chicago is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dearborn to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $70 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Dearborn to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Schaefer and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Dearborn to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Dearborn and Chicago is 275 miles. The road distance is 272.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dearborn to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Dearborn to Chicago, including transfers.
Dearborn to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Dearborn to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Dearborn to Chicago is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $140 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $550 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Dearborn, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station once a week, and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Dearborn to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Dearborn. It is currently 4:20 AM in Dearborn and 3:20 AM in Chicago.
Dearborn to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dearborn to Chicago is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Dearborn to Chicago.
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