What is the cheapest way to get from Romulus to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Romulus to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Romulus to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Romulus to Chicago is to line 280 bus and fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $45 - $310.

How far is it from Romulus to Chicago?

The distance between Romulus and Chicago is 284 miles. The road distance is 262.7 miles.

How do I travel from Romulus to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Romulus to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Romulus to Chicago?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Romulus to Chicago, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Romulus and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Romulus. It is currently 3:04 PM in Romulus and 2:04 PM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Romulus to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Romulus to Chicago is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Romulus to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1239+ hotels available in Chicago.

Romulus to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, car, line 280 bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Romulus to Chicago by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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 Dearborn to Chicago Union StationWolverine
5h 3m
$83–180
Drive 261.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Romulus to Chicago261.2 mi
4h 17m
$48–69
Line 280 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Goddard & Wayne to Metro Airport North Terminal
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DTW - MDW
3h 10m
$49–309
Line 280 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Goddard & Wayne to Metro Airport North Terminal
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DTW - ORD
3h 32m
$114–339
Fly to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)DTW - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
5h 23m
$60–359

Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

49Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.1 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Romulus, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–130 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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