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

The cheapest way to get from Northbrook to Detroit is to bus which costs $35 - $95 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northbrook to Detroit is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $150 - $410.

Is there a direct train between Northbrook and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Northbrook to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Northbrook and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Northbrook to Detroit?

The distance between Northbrook and Detroit is 303 miles. The road distance is 305.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northbrook to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $80 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Northbrook to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northbrook to Detroit train from?

Northbrook to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Northbrook to Detroit?

The best way to get from Northbrook to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Dearborn Transit Center, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the time difference between Northbrook and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Northbrook. It is currently 6:11 PM in Northbrook and 7:11 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Northbrook to Detroit train arrive?

Northbrook to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.

Can I drive from Northbrook to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Northbrook to Detroit is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Northbrook to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 494+ hotels available in Detroit.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Northbrook to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, 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
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 12m
$84–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 16m
$39–90
Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 30m
$96–147
Drive 303.4 mi
1. Drive from Northbrook to Detroitcar 303.4 mi
5h 10m
$56–80
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Northbrook to Edgebrooktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
4h 50m
$159–404
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Northbrook 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 24m
$68–462
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
5h 55m
$50–296
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
6h 19m
$101–615
Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
7h 38m
$82–515

Northbrook to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 301.6 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, 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 $90–140 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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