There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to The Loop (CTA) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationWolverine
5h 14m$45–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
6h 14m$35–85Drive 282.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit to The Loop (CTA)282.3 mi
4h 37m$52–75Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DTW - MDW
4h 8m$49–327Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to ChicagoFlixBus 2552
8h 2m$43–97Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DTW - ORD
4h 23m$114–347Bus 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 50m$72–288Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)DTW - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
6h 23m$237–672
Detroit to The Loop (CTA) by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to The Loop (CTA) is to bus which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to The Loop (CTA) is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $45 - $330.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
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 The Loop (CTA) is 282 miles. The road distance is 283.9 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to The Loop (CTA) without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m 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 The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to The Loop (CTA) is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $330 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and The Loop (CTA), 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 $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–550
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
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $35–75
- 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
- $35–85
- 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
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Detroit to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to The Loop (CTA) is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Detroit to The Loop (CTA).
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