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How to get fromChicago to The Henry Fordby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to The Henry Ford by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    5h 6m
    $65–160

  2. Bus via Jefferson & Griswold

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 49m
    $45–72

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 6m
    $65–95

  4. Drive  268.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to The Henry Fordcar car 268.7 mi
    4h 39m
    $49–71

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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
    3h 53m
    $134–467

  6. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    4h 23m
    $134–657

  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
    5h 28m
    $67–418

  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
    5h 29m
    $725–1,164

Chicago to The Henry Ford by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and The Henry Ford, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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