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How to get fromChicago to Detroitby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Detroit by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive via Springfield (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Drive from Ymca to Detroitcar car
    5h 12m
    $61–126

  2. Bus, drive (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Drive from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Detroitcar car
    5h 17m
    $43–68

  3. Drive  260.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Detroitcar car 260.9 mi
    4h 31m
    $48–69

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    2. Drive from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroitcar car
    4h 5m
    $48–283

  5. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Quincy Amtrak Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Drive from Quincy Amtrak Station to Detroitcar car
    5h 31m
    $91–193

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Detroit, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Detroit. However, you can take the train to Springfield, walk to Jefferson & 4th, take the line 7 bus to Ymca, then drive to Detroit. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 5h 17m.

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