There are 7 ways to get from University of Illinois at Chicago to University of Michigan–Dearborn by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
5 alternative options
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor
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Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Dearborn
Drive
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Drive from University of Illinois at Chicago to University of Michigan–Dearborn
Fly from Chicago Midway
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Fly from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)
Fly from Chicago O'Hare
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)
Bus to Milwaukee, fly
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Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
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Fly from Milwaukee (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)
University of Illinois at Chicago to University of Michigan–Dearborn by walk and bus
The journey time between University of Illinois at Chicago and University of Michigan–Dearborn is around 7h 31m and covers a distance of around 315 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 24 min. Services are operated by Greyhound USA and DDot. Typically 26 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Illinois at Chicago to University of Michigan–Dearborn is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 31m.
The quickest way to get from University of Illinois at Chicago to University of Michigan–Dearborn is to fly which costs $65 - $490 and takes 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Illinois at Chicago station to University of Michigan–Dearborn. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Fairlane Town Center via Michigan & Third. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Dearborn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between University of Illinois at Chicago and University of Michigan–Dearborn is 230 miles. The road distance is 275.2 miles.
The best way to get from University of Illinois at Chicago to University of Michigan–Dearborn without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $40 - $60.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn takes 4h 47m including transfers and departs three times a day.
University of Illinois at Chicago to University of Michigan–Dearborn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
University of Illinois at Chicago to University of Michigan–Dearborn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from University of Illinois at Chicago to University of Michigan–Dearborn is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $490 and takes 4h 8m.
- Distance: 229.8 miles
- Duration: 5h 27m
What companies run services between University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA and University of Michigan–Dearborn, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40 - $60 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35 - $50 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $430
Flights from Milwaukee to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $550
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Premium
- $210 - $300
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $70 - $110
- Business Seat
- $75 - $110
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $22 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Business Seat
- $27 - $40
- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $24 - $55
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $19 - $26
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $15 - $50
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $9 - $13
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $35 - $50
- Flexible
- $60 - $90
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The quickest flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Detroit Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
University of Illinois at Chicago to University of Michigan–Dearborn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
University of Illinois at Chicago to University of Michigan–Dearborn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Illinois at Chicago to University of Michigan–Dearborn is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from University of Illinois at Chicago to University of Michigan–Dearborn.
Delta and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Detroit Airport.
There are 169+ hotels available in University of Michigan–Dearborn. Prices start at $100 USD per night.