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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroitby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2h 28m
    $139–455

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    8h 5m
    $46–93

  3. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    5h 5m
    $136–662

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    6h 59m
    $90–198

  5. Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h
    $97–138

  6. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Detroitrideshare rideshare 281.7 mi
    4h 45m

  7. Drive 281.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroitcar car 281.7 mi
    4h 45m
    $52–75

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit by subway, foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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