- Distance: 286.1 mi
- Duration: 6h 41m
The average bus between Downtown Detroit and Chicago takes 6h 41m and the fastest bus takes 4h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downtown Detroit to Chicago. 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 5 times a day between Downtown Detroit and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown Detroit is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Chicago at 5:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Detroit station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 6h 41m.
Downtown Detroit to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Downtown Detroit to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Downtown Detroit to Chicago bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Downtown Detroit and Chicago is 381.2 km. The road distance is 460 km.
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
