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How to get fromElburn to Detroitby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, plane or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Elburn to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrainUp-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    7h 53m
    $54–159

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrainUp-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2552
    10h 42m
    $51–134

  3. Drive 325.7 mi

    1. Drive from Elburn to Detroitcar325.7 mi
    5h 35m
    $60–86

  4. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)planeMDW - DTW
    5h 56m
    $53–346

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to ChicagobusWaterloo
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    11h 9m
    $54–143

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)planeORD - DTW
    6h 12m
    $118–346

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    7h 26m
    $52–298

  8. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)planeMKE - DTW
    8h 13m
    $270–681

Elburn to Detroit by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Elburn to Detroit via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elburn to Detroit Bus Station via Geneva, Geneva Metra, Aurora Transportation Center Bay E, Aurora, Naperville, Naperville Amtrak, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 9m.

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