There are 8 ways to get from Robbins to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 3m$154–245Drive 273.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Robbins to Detroitcar 273.9 mi
4h 34m$50–73Bus via Chicago Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 33mTrain, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Robbins to LaSalle Streettrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 51m$138–322Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
8h 35m$52–83Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Robbins to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 12m$138–762Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Robbins to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
6h 24m$50–284Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
6h 54m$75–434
Robbins to Detroit by train and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Robbins to Detroit is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Robbins to Detroit is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Robbins station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Detroit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Robbins to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Robbins and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Robbins and Detroit is 300 miles. The road distance is 275.5 miles.
The best way to get from Robbins to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Robbins to Detroit, including transfers.
Robbins to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Robbins to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Robbins to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago Union Station, which costs and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Robbins, 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, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit twice a week, and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Robbins to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Robbins to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Robbins to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Robbins to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Robbins. It is currently 7:00 AM in Robbins and 8:00 AM in Detroit.
Robbins to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Robbins to Detroit is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Robbins to Detroit.
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