There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Wayne 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 Dearborntrain Wolverine
5h 38m$151–230Drive 261.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Waynecar 261.7 mi
4h 23m$48–69Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 38mSubway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, line 210 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 Michigan & Dearborn Transit Center WB to West Michigan & Waynebus
4h 25m$82–559Bus via Michigan & Third
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 12m$50–80Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, line 210 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Michigan & Dearborn Transit Center WB to West Michigan & Waynebus
4h 53m$136–759Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
5h 57m$74–440Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
5h 59m$1,003–1,140Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
7h 19m$72–325
Chicago to Wayne by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Wayne is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Wayne is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Wayne. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at West Michigan & Wayne via Michigan & Dearborn Transit Center WB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Wayne. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Dearborn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Chicago and Wayne is 280 miles. The road distance is 263.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wayne without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Chicago to Wayne, including transfers.
Chicago to Wayne bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Wayne train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wayne is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $150 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wayne, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week, and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Michigan & Dearborn Transit Center WB to West Michigan & Wayne
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Michigan & Dearborn Transit Center WB to West Michigan & Wayne
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Wayne bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Wayne is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:05 PM in Chicago and 7:05 PM in Wayne.
Chicago to Wayne train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Wayne is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Chicago to Wayne.
There are 140+ hotels available in Wayne.













