There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Washington & State by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 4m$61–317Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
6h 31m$45–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 39m$95–186Drive 281.6 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Washington & Statecar 281.6 mi
4h 41m$52–75Fly Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
2h 20m$72–276Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3h 38m$134–467Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h$96–142
Michigan to Washington & State by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Washington & State is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Washington & State is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $60 - $320.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Washington & State station. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Michigan and Washington & State is 201 miles. The road distance is 283.2 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Washington & State without a car is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Michigan to Washington & State, including transfers.
Michigan to Washington & State bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Washington & State train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Washington & State is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $60 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 31m, you could also train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Washington & State, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to Washington & State bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Washington & State is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 2:31 PM in Michigan and 1:31 PM in Washington & State.
Michigan to Washington & State train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Washington & State is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Michigan to Washington & State.
There are 1239+ hotels available in Washington & State.









