There are 7 ways to get from Eastpointe to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 14m$162–252Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 51m$42–77Bus via Dearborn (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 39mDrive 287 mi
- Drive from Eastpointe to Chicagocar 287 mi
4h 54m$53–76Line 561 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Gratiot & 9 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 51m$136–319Line 561 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Gratiot & 9 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
5h 12m$136–759Fly 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
6h 44m$73–441
Eastpointe to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eastpointe to Chicago is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Eastpointe to Chicago is to line 561 bus and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $130 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastpointe to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Gratiot & 9 Mile and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Jefferson & Griswold and Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Eastpointe to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Eastpointe and Chicago is 303 miles. The road distance is 288.6 miles.
The best way to get from Eastpointe to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Eastpointe to Chicago, including transfers.
Eastpointe to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Eastpointe to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Eastpointe to Chicago is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Dearborn, which costs and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Eastpointe, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $160–250 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station once a week, and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Gratiot & 9 Mile to Jefferson & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Gratiot & 9 Mile to Jefferson & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Eastpointe to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Eastpointe. It is currently 2:54 PM in Eastpointe and 1:54 PM in Chicago.
Eastpointe to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastpointe to Chicago is 289 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Eastpointe to Chicago.
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