There are 8 ways to get from Lisle to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 18m$85–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 22m$40–101Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 36m$87–148Drive 299.5 mi
- Drive from Lisle to Detroitcar 299.5 mi
5h 6m$55–79Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 25m$64–453Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 46m$129–383Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
6h 57m$50–285Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
7h 31m$103–627
Lisle to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisle to Detroit is to bus which costs $35 - $110 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Lisle to Detroit is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct train from Lisle to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Lisle and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Lisle and Detroit is 306 miles. The road distance is 301.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lisle to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Lisle to Detroit, including transfers.
Lisle to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lisle to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Dearborn Transit Center, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 7h 36m.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Lisle. It is currently 4:02 PM in Lisle and 5:02 PM in Detroit.
Lisle to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
What companies run services between Lisle, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Tuesday to Monday
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Lisle to Detroit is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Lisle to Detroit.
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