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How to get fromNorthbrook to Detroitby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), subway or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    7h 12m
    $53–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    8h 6m
    $38–115

  3. Drive 303.4 mi

    1. Drive from Northbrook to Detroitcar303.4 mi
    5h 8m
    $56–80

  4. 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)planeORD - DTW
    4h 53m

  5. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2552
    10h 3m
    $60–170

  6. 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)planeMDW - DTW
    5h 20m
    $52–322

  7. 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)planeORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    5h 58m
    $50–291

  8. 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)planeMKE - DTW
    6h 24m
    $268–612

Northbrook to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $50–150 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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