There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukeebus
2h 46m$140–457Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 56m$46–93Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 23m$148–664Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 7m$90–198Bus via Austin/Jackson (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 41m$95–146Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Detroit Station279.6 mi
4h 44mDrive 279.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Stationcar 279.6 mi
4h 44m$51–74
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station is to fly and bus which takes 2h 46m and costs $140 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Detroit Station. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Detroit via Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Detroit Station is 254 miles. The road distance is 281.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Austin/Jackson, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Detroit Station, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit twice a week. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Grand Circus Park to Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Grand Circus Park to Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Detroit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Detroit Station is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 4:22 PM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 5:22 PM in Detroit Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Detroit Station.
There are 430+ hotels available in Detroit Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Detroit Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













