There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woods by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
6h 42m$159–242Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 57m$48–80Bus via Royal Oak Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 24mDrive 289.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woodscar 289.7 mi
4h 50m$50–72Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 31 bus
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 7 to Moross & Mackbus
5h 20m$94–611Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 31 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 7 to Moross & Mackbus
5h 41m$138–761Train 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
6h 46m$76–442Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, line 31 bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 7 to Moross & Mackbus
6h 49m$1,005–1,141
Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woods by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woods is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woods is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Grosse Pointe Woods. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Vernier & Mack Nearside via Royal Oak Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Grosse Pointe Woods. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Detroit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Chicago and Grosse Pointe Woods is 295 miles. The road distance is 291.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woods without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woods, including transfers.
Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woods bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woods train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woods is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Royal Oak Transit Center, which costs and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak twice a week, and the journey takes 5h 44m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 7 to Moross & Mack
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 7 to Moross & Mack
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 7 to Moross & Mack
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- detroitmi.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woods bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Grosse Pointe Woods is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:35 AM in Chicago and 6:35 AM in Grosse Pointe Woods.
Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woods train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woods is 291 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Chicago to Grosse Pointe Woods.
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