There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), 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 Detroit to Chicago Union StationWolverine
5h 6m$45–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
6h 19m$40–142Drive 281.9 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Chicago Loop281.9 mi
4h 37m$52–75Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DTW - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
3h 53m$49–307Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to ChicagoFlixBus 2552
7h 45m$43–97Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DTW - ORD
4h 9m$124–327Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)FNT - ORD
4h 31m$72–307Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Station
6h 6m$65–367
Detroit to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Chicago Loop is to fly and subway which takes 3h 53m and costs $45 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Detroit and Chicago Loop is 282 miles. The road distance is 283.5 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $45 - $130.
The train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station takes 5h 6m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Detroit to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $330 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–130 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–110 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 South Bend Airport to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- 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
- $35–110
- 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
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $40–95
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 8:54 AM in Detroit and 7:54 AM in Chicago Loop.
Detroit to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Chicago Loop is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Detroit to Chicago Loop.
Book your Detroit to Chicago Loop train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1274+ hotels available in Chicago Loop.