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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago River to Detroit is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago River to Detroit is to subway and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $130 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago River and Detroit?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago River and Detroit?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Detroit. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Chicago River to Detroit?

The distance between Chicago River and Detroit is 282 miles. The road distance is 284 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago River to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $90 - $190.

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

The train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Chicago River to Detroit?

The best way to get from Chicago River to Detroit is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Dearborn Transit Center, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 5h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $600 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Chicago River to Detroit bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chicago River and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Chicago River. It is currently 9:25 AM in Chicago River and 10:25 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Chicago River to Detroit train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chicago River to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago River to Detroit is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Chicago River to Detroit.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago River to Detroit?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago River to Detroit?

Book your Chicago River to Detroit bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 459+ hotels available in Detroit.

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago River to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
5h 20m
$90–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 15m
$40–85
Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 39m
$99–139
Drive 282.3 mi
1. Drive from Chicago River to Detroitcar 282.3 mi
4h 40m
$52–75
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 6m
$134–467
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 29m
$48–88
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
4h 30m
$154–557
Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
5h 38m
$75–476
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
5h 31m
$632–1,071
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
5h 42m
$52–301

Chicago River to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 280.3 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Chicago River, 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, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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