There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW) by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
2h 54m$132–465Bus via Jefferson & Griswold
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 7m$45–83Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
5h 39m$86–179Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 39m$94–132Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Union Station to Detroit-DTW266.1 mi
4h 25mDrive 266.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 266.1 mi
4h 25m$49–71Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
3h 23m$142–655Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
4h 8m$628–1,069Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
4h 31m$68–424
Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to bus via Jefferson & Griswold which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to subway and fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Union Station station to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Dearborn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 241 miles. The road distance is 267.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 5h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $700 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- 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
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- 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 Quincy to Midway
- 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 Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
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
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 Union Station to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 7:48 PM in Chicago Union Station and 8:48 PM in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Airport (DTW).
There are 462+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Union Station and Detroit Airport (DTW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.