The average bus between Chicago and Downtown Detroit takes 5h 59m and the fastest bus takes 5h 42m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Chicago to Downtown Detroit. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice a week between Chicago and Downtown Detroit. The earliest departure is at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Downtown Detroit at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Detroit and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Downtown Detroit. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Downtown Detroit station via Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Chicago to Downtown Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Downtown Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Book your Chicago to Downtown Detroit bus tickets online with Amtrak and DDot.
The distance between Chicago and Downtown Detroit is 381.2 km. The road distance is 463 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit twice a week. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
