There are 8 ways to get from Hamtramck to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
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- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 17m$152–242Line 52 bus, bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Joseph Campau & Hewitt to Congress & Griswoldbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
6h 36m$42–262Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 38mDrive 280 mi
- Drive from Hamtramck to Chicagocar 280 mi
4h 42m$52–74Line 500 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Holbrook & Joseph Campau to Woodward & Cliffordbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 38m$71–479Bus via Congress & Griswold
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 48m$46–82Line 500 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Holbrook & Joseph Campau to Woodward & Cliffordbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 59m$136–759Fly Detroit 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 31m$73–461
Hamtramck to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamtramck to Chicago is to bus via Congress & Griswold which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Hamtramck to Chicago is to line 500 bus and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $70 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamtramck to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Holbrook & Joseph Campau and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamtramck to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Hamtramck and Chicago is 285 miles. The road distance is 281.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hamtramck to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Hamtramck to Chicago, including transfers.
Hamtramck to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Hamtramck to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Hamtramck to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Hamtramck, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station once a week, and the journey takes 5h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- 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 Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Holbrook & Joseph Campau to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Holbrook & Joseph Campau to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- $50–80
- 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
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Joseph Campau & Hewitt to Congress & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- detroitmi.gov
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Booking & Getting There
Hamtramck to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Hamtramck. It is currently 6:39 PM in Hamtramck and 5:39 PM in Chicago.
Hamtramck to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamtramck to Chicago is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Hamtramck to Chicago.
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