There are 8 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
2h 47m$147–652Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 12m$42–90Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 50m$136–472Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 14m$88–195Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3h 59m$49–291Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 13m$98–140Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Detroit298.7 mi
5h 1mDrive 298.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroitcar 298.7 mi
5h 1m$55–79
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) station to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit. However, there are services departing from O'Hare and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Detroit is 258 miles. The road distance is 300.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 7h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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 O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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
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
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). It is currently 1:00 PM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and 2:00 PM in Detroit.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Detroit.
There are 430+ hotels available in Detroit.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Detroit. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.