There are 6 ways to get from Oak Brook to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 3m$170–264Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 35m$49–88Drive 292.8 mi
- Drive from Oak Brook to Detroitcar 292.8 mi
4h 54m$49–70Line 322 bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 22nd St & Windsor Dr to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 2m$92–608Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 38mBus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 28m$174–814
Oak Brook to Detroit by bus, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oak Brook to Detroit is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Oak Brook to Detroit is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Oak Brook to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from 22nd St & Windsor Dr and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Oak Brook to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Western Springs and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Oak Brook and Detroit is 301 miles. The road distance is 294.5 miles.
The best way to get from Oak Brook to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Oak Brook to Detroit, including transfers.
Oak Brook to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Oak Brook to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Oak Brook to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $170 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Oak Brook, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 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 $50–80 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from 22nd St & Windsor Dr to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Booking & Getting There
Oak Brook to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Oak Brook. It is currently 5:52 PM in Oak Brook and 6:52 PM in Detroit.
Oak Brook to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oak Brook to Detroit is 295 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Oak Brook to Detroit.
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