What is the cheapest way to get from Naperville to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Detroit is to train and bus which costs $40 - $95 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Naperville to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Naperville to Detroit is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Naperville and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Cass & Michigan via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Naperville and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Naperville to Detroit?

The distance between Naperville and Detroit is 310 miles. The road distance is 305.3 miles.

How do I travel from Naperville to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Naperville to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $85 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Naperville to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Naperville to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Naperville to Detroit bus from?

Naperville to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where do I catch the Naperville to Detroit train from?

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

Train or bus from Naperville to Detroit?

The best way to get from Naperville to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Naperville to Detroit bus arrive?

Naperville to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.

What is the time difference between Naperville and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 5:49 PM in Naperville and 6:49 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Naperville to Detroit train arrive?

Naperville to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Naperville to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Detroit is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Naperville to Detroit.

How do I get a bus ticket from Naperville to Detroit?

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Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 452+ hotels available in Detroit.

Naperville to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Naperville to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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 Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 24m
$85–186
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 28m
$40–91
Drive 303.5 mi
1. Drive from Naperville to Detroitcar 303.5 mi
5h 13m
$56–80
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 36m
$79–503
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 6m
$98–149
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 58m
$159–413
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
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
7h 2m
$50–305
Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
7h 37m
$114–677

Naperville to Detroit by train

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Distance: 308.6 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Naperville to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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