There are 6 ways to get from Inkster to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DTW - MDW
3h 9m$49–307Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
7h 53m$39–124Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union StationWolverine
6h$47–132Drive 265.5 mi
- Drive from Inkster to Chicago265.5 mi
4h 26m$49–70Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DTW - ORD
3h 30m$114–327Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to ChicagoFlixBus 2552
9h 40m$39–92
Inkster to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inkster to Chicago is to bus via Chicago which costs $35 - $95 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Inkster to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $45 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Inkster to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Michigan + Inkster and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10 and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Inkster and Chicago is 247 miles. The road distance is 267 miles.
The best way to get from Inkster to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Inkster to Chicago, including transfers.
Inkster to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Inkster to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $45 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 6h, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 7h 53m.
Inkster to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Inkster. It is currently 8:45 AM in Inkster and 7:45 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Inkster, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–130 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Inkster to Chicago is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Inkster to Chicago.
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