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How to get fromWayne State University to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    5h 21m
    $85–190

  2. Bus via Fort & Fifth

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 33m
    $42–86

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 42m
    $95–140

  4. Drive 279.5 mi

    1. Drive from Wayne State University to Chicagocar car 279.5 mi
    4h 38m
    $51–74

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Wayne State University to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3h 34m
    $59–339

  6. Line 16 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cass & Kirby to Grand River & Times Sqbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    4h 28m
    $136–468

  7. Line 16 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cass & Kirby to Grand River & Times Sqbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    4h 47m
    $146–658

Wayne State University to Chicago by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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 $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 27m.

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