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How to get fromDetroit to Chicago Ridgeby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Chicago Ridge by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    6h 41m
    $80–169

  2. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Chicago Ridgetrain train
    6h 41m
    $43–233

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    8h 14m
    $59–99

  4. Drive 280.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Chicago Ridgecar car 280.5 mi
    4h 41m
    $52–74

  5. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    4h 49m
    $48–335

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    9h 5m
    $46–78

  7. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Chicago Ridgetrain train
    5h 56m
    $118–352

  8. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    7h 46m
    $107–553

Detroit to Chicago Ridge by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Chicago Ridge, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours.

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