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

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Detroit is to bus which costs $30 - $90 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Detroit is to subway and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $50 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Detroit?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Illinois and Detroit?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Detroit. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Illinois to Detroit?

The distance between Illinois and Detroit is 282 miles. The road distance is 282.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Illinois to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $50 - $150.

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

The train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Detroit bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Illinois to Detroit train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Illinois to Detroit?

The best way to get from Illinois to Detroit is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $350 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Illinois to Detroit bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Illinois and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 7:32 AM in Illinois and 8:32 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Illinois to Detroit train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Illinois to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Detroit is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Illinois to Detroit.

How do I get a train ticket from Illinois to Detroit?

Book your Illinois to Detroit train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Illinois to Detroit?

Book your Illinois to Detroit bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 431+ hotels available in Detroit.

Illinois to Detroit - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Illinois to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, 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 Detroittrain Wolverine
5h 20m
$50–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 5m
$30–90
Drive 281 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Detroitcar 281 mi
4h 41m
$52–75
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 4m
$54–347
Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
9h 20m
$47–122
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
4h 30m
$114–347
Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
5h 32m
$75–446
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
5h 39m
$336–670
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
5h 43m
$48–289

Illinois to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

5h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Illinois to Detroit.

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Distance: 280.3 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Illinois, 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 $30–75 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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