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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrainUp-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    8h 35m
    $55–159
  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    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
    8h 1m
    $53–298
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CentertrainSsl
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    10h 12m
    $70–151
  4. Drive 320.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gurnee to Detroitcar320.5 mi
    5h 26m
    $59–85
  5. Line 565 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Waukegan Metra Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)planeMDW - DTW
    6h 38m
    $54–326
  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell AirportbusWisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2550
    12h 19m
    $69–151
  7. Line 565 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Waukegan Metra Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)planeORD - DTW
    6h 56m
    $119–336
  8. Line 565 bus, train, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Waukegan Metra Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Kenoshatrain
    3. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus
    4. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)planeMKE - DTW
    7h 24m

Gurnee to Detroit by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Detroit via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Detroit Bus Station via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Kenosha, Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street, Mitchell Airport, and Milwaukee Mitchell Airport in around 12h 19m.

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