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How to get fromChicago to Detroit Metro Airportby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Detroit Metro Airport by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2h 59m
    $132–467
  2. Bus via Ann Arbor

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus 8000 / ...
    7h 15m
    $47–88
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    5h 46m
    $90–180
  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 46m
    $95–132
  5. Drive 264.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Detroit Metro Airportcar car 264.4 mi
    4h 23m
    $49–70
  6. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3h 29m
    $132–657
  7. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SBN - DTW
    4h 31m
    $68–426
  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    4h 28m
    $630–1,072

Chicago to Detroit Metro Airport by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Detroit Metro Airport, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 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.

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