There are 8 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
1h 51m$139–458Bus via Larned & Griswold
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 27m$42–87Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 19m$87–182Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 40m$92–132Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Chicago264.7 mi
4h 24mDrive 264.7 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicagocar 264.7 mi
4h 24m$49–70Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2h 11m$141–655Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
4h 3m$84–517
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago is to bus via Larned & Griswold which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $130 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Chicago is 239 miles. The road distance is 266.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $130 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 6h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 3:24 AM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 2:24 AM in Chicago.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicago.
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