There are 8 ways to get from Lisle to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, plane, bus (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 DetroitWolverine
7h 18m$54–157Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationFlixBus 2552
10h 9m$51–132Bus
- Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to ChicagoWaterloo
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0160
9h 13m$54–143Drive 299.5 mi
- Drive from Lisle to Detroit299.5 mi
5h 4m$55–79Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)MDW - DTW
5h 26m$53–344Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)ORD - DTW
5h 40m$118–344Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
6h 54m$52–296Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)MKE - DTW
7h 36m$270–679
Lisle to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisle to Detroit is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Lisle to Detroit is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisle to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Ogden Ave & Main St and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Naperville Amtrak and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
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 $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Lisle to Detroit, including transfers.
Lisle to Detroit bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Naperville Amtrak station.
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 $50 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 9h 13m.
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 $50–150 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ogden Ave & Main St to Detroit Bus Station via Naperville Amtrak and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 13m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
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
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Naperville Amtrak to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $22–35
- Flexible Fares
- $29–45
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 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lisle to Detroit bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Lisle. It is currently 3:27 AM in Lisle and 4:27 AM in Detroit.
Lisle to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisle to Detroit is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Lisle to Detroit.
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