What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Heights to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Heights to Detroit is to bus via Gary Metro Center which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Heights to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Heights to Detroit is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Heights and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Heights to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Pace Chicago Heights Terminal 4 and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago Heights and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago Heights to Detroit. However, there are services departing from 95th and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Chicago Heights to Detroit?

The distance between Chicago Heights and Detroit is 317 miles. The road distance is 272.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago Heights to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Heights to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs $95 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Chicago Heights to Detroit?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Chicago Heights to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago Heights to Detroit bus from?

Chicago Heights to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago Heights to Detroit train from?

Chicago Heights to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago Heights to Detroit?

The best way to get from Chicago Heights to Detroit is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via Gary Metro Center, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Chicago Heights to Detroit bus arrive?

Chicago Heights to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago Heights and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Chicago Heights. It is currently 6:44 AM in Chicago Heights and 7:44 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Chicago Heights to Detroit train arrive?

Chicago Heights to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.

Can I drive from Chicago Heights to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Heights to Detroit is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Chicago Heights to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 459+ hotels available in Detroit.

Chicago Heights to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Heights to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
8h 44m
$97–201
Bus via Gary Metro Center (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 4m
$48–91
Drive 271.3 mi
1. Drive from Chicago Heights to Detroitcar 271.3 mi
4h 31m
$50–72
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from 211th St. to Museum Campus/11th St.train
2. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 47m
$140–475
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
9h 36m
$52–93
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from 211th St. to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
6h 21m
$160–565
Line 358 bus, train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Pace Chicago Heights Terminal 4 to Hegewisch South Shore Stationbus
2. Take the train from Hegewisch to South Bend Airporttrain
3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
6h 49m
$76–479
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 211th St. to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
7h 33m
$57–309

Chicago Heights to Detroit by bus, subway, foot, train, and tram (Amtrak)

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8h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago Heights, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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