What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Bluff to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Bluff to Detroit is to bus which costs $35 - $110 and takes 10h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Bluff to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Lake Bluff to Detroit is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct train between Lake Bluff and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Bluff to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Lake Bluff and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Lake Bluff to Detroit?

The distance between Lake Bluff and Detroit is 313 miles. The road distance is 316.4 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Bluff to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Bluff to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $50 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Lake Bluff to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Lake Bluff to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Bluff to Detroit train from?

Lake Bluff to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Bluff station.

Train or bus from Lake Bluff to Detroit?

The best way to get from Lake Bluff to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 10h 11m.

What is the time difference between Lake Bluff and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Lake Bluff. It is currently 8:09 PM in Lake Bluff and 9:09 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Lake Bluff to Detroit train arrive?

Lake Bluff to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Lake Bluff to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Bluff to Detroit is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Lake Bluff to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 395+ hotels available in Detroit.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lake Bluff to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 34m
$50–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
10h 11m
$38–101
Drive 314.6 mi
1. Drive from Lake Bluff to Detroitcar 314.6 mi
5h 23m
$58–83
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 34m
$59–373
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
10h 23m
$52–131
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 42m
$120–354
Train, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Kenoshatrain
2. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus
3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
6h 13m
$333–576
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
6h 58m
$57–307
Train, train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airporttrain
3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
7h 54m
$78–456

Lake Bluff to Detroit by train and foot

21Weekly Services

7h 34mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Bluff to Detroit.

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Distance: 310.8 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Lake Bluff to Detroit via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 34m. 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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