What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Detroit is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Detroit?

The distance between Des Plaines and Detroit is 261 miles. The road distance is 300.4 miles.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $95 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Detroit?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Des Plaines to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Detroit bus from?

Des Plaines to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Detroit train from?

Des Plaines to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Des Plaines to Detroit?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 7h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Des Plaines to Detroit bus arrive?

Des Plaines to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Plaines and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Des Plaines. It is currently 9:19 PM in Des Plaines and 10:19 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Des Plaines to Detroit train arrive?

Des Plaines to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Detroit is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Des Plaines to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 499+ hotels available in Detroit.

Des Plaines to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
3h 57m
$152–552
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 4m
$47–93
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 3m
$97–198
Drive 298.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Plaines to Detroitcar 298.7 mi
5h 4m
$55–79
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 5m
$138–472
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
4h 48m
$637–1,040
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 ORD - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
5h 9m
$49–296
Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 38m
$102–148

Des Plaines to Detroit by train and bus (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.1 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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