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How to get fromChicago to Downtown Detroitby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Downtown Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    5h 36m
    $74–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    6h 15m
    $40–75

  3. Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 36m
    $74–109

  4. Drive  280.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Downtown Detroitcar car 280.7 mi
    4h 39m
    $52–74

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    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
    4h 2m
    $134–467

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    4h 34m
    $134–657

  7. Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit

    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
    5h 37m
    $72–448

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit

    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
    5h 33m
    $726–1,164

  9. 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 plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 40m
    $46–289

Chicago to Downtown Detroit by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit twice a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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