There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to The Loop (CTA) by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
6h 14m$30–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union StationWolverine
6h 23m$42–122Drive 282.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit to The Loop (CTA)282.3 mi
4h 37m$52–75Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DTW - ORD
4h 19m$104–357Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to ChicagoFlixBus 2552
8h 2m$43–97Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DTW - MDW
4h 8m$114–487Bus 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$353–712
Detroit to The Loop (CTA) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to The Loop (CTA) is to bus which costs $30 - $80 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to The Loop (CTA) is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $110 - $490.
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.
The distance between Detroit and The Loop (CTA) is 289 miles. The road distance is 283.9 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to The Loop (CTA) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $30 - $80.
The bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station takes 6h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Detroit to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Detroit to The Loop (CTA) is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 6h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $360 and takes 4h 19m.
Detroit to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus 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).
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and The Loop (CTA), IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. 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 O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
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
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
- $30–60
- 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
- $35–80
- 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
- $12–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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