There are 7 ways to get from Wayne State University to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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 Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 21m$40–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 29m$36–76Drive 279.5 mi
- Drive from Wayne State University to Chicagocar 279.5 mi
4h 38m$51–74Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Wayne State University to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 37m$69–399Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
9h 6m$48–96Line 16 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Cass & Kirby to Grand River & Times Sqbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 29m$50–338Line 16 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Cass & Kirby to Grand River & Times Sqbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 49m$126–358
Wayne State University to Chicago by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wayne State University to Chicago is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Wayne State University to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $65 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Wayne State University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Trumbull & I-94 Service Dr and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Wayne State University and Chicago is 283 miles. The road distance is 281.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wayne State University to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $40 - $90.
The train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station takes 5h 6m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Wayne State University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Wayne State University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Wayne State University to Chicago is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Wayne State University, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Cass & Kirby to Grand River & Times Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- detroitmi.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Wayne State University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Wayne State University. It is currently 5:35 PM in Wayne State University and 4:35 PM in Chicago.
Wayne State University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wayne State University to Chicago is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Wayne State University to Chicago.
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