There are 7 ways to get from Dearborn to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3h 31m$49–327Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 37m$32–102Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 57m$42–122Drive 270.9 mi
- Drive from Dearborn to Chicagocar 270.9 mi
4h 39m$50–72Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3h 54m$114–347Fly 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 48m$60–367Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
9h 13m$38–96
Dearborn to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dearborn to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Dearborn to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $45 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Dearborn to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Bingham and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Dearborn and Chicago is 255 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 57m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Dearborn to Chicago, including transfers.
Dearborn to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dearborn to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $45 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 5h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 7h 37m.
Dearborn to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Dearborn. It is currently 1:32 AM in Dearborn and 12:32 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Dearborn, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–120 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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 Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dearborn to Chicago is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Dearborn to Chicago.
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