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How to get fromOak Brook to Detroitby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Oak Brook to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    7h 3m
    $63–168

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    8h 52m
    $35–101

  3. Drive 292.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oak Brook to Detroitcar292.8 mi
    4h 53m
    $54–78

  4. Line 322 bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 22nd St & Windsor Dr to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)planeMDW - DTW
    4h 53m
    $52–338

  5. Bus via State & 95th Street (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2552
    10h 57m
    $52–131

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)planeORD - DTW
    5h 26m
    $154–394

Oak Brook to Detroit by bus

Calendar32Weekly Buses
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $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 $30–80 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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