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How to get fromSouthgate to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus) or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Southgate to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    6h 11m
    $47–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    7h 43m
    $37–112

  3. Drive 273 mi

    1. Drive from Southgate to Chicagocar273 mi
    4h 32m
    $50–72

  4. Line 160 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dix Toledo @ Northline to Dearborn Tc Bay 3bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDTW - MDW
    4h 9m
    $51–319

  5. Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to ChicagobusFlixBus 2552
    9h 20m
    $39–92

  6. Line 160 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dix Toledo @ Northline to Dearborn Tc Bay 3bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDTW - ORD
    4h 32m
    $116–339

  7. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)planeDTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    6h 23m
    $67–379

Southgate to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–130 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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