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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 9 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 OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    8h 33m
    $100–192

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    8h
    $53–309

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 3m
    $105–152

  4. Drive 320.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gurnee to Detroitcar car 320.5 mi
    5h 27m
    $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 bus
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    6h 40m
    $76–496

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    11h 54m
    $62–106

  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 bus
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    6h 50m
    $162–427

  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 bus
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Kenoshatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    7h 18m
    $94–623

  9. Train, train to South Bend, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SBN - DTW
    8h 54m
    $80–459

Gurnee to Detroit by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 33m. 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 11h 54m.

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