What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Detroit is to bus which costs $35 - $120 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Detroit is to subway and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $50 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Evanston to Detroit?

The distance between Evanston and Detroit is 294 miles. The road distance is 295.2 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $50 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Detroit?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Evanston to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Detroit bus from?

Evanston to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Detroit train from?

Evanston to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Evanston to Detroit?

The best way to get from Evanston to Detroit is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Evanston to Detroit bus arrive?

Evanston to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Evanston and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 12:20 PM in Evanston and 1:20 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Evanston to Detroit train arrive?

Evanston to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Detroit is 295 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Evanston to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 487+ hotels available in Detroit.

Evanston to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Evanston to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, 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.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroitWolverine
6h 55m
$50–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0160
8h 15m
$37–112
Drive 293.5 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Detroit293.5 mi
4h 57m
$54–78
Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the subway from Main to Washington/Wabash
2. Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Midway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)MDW - DTW
4h 45m
$52–322
Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationFlixBus 2552
9h 34m
$58–165
Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lake
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)ORD - DTW
5h 12m
$116–332
Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lake
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)ORD - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
6h 16m
$50–294
Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)MKE - DTW
6h 52m
$275–529

Evanston to Detroit by train and foot (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292.6 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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