There are 8 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
1h 36m$141–655Bus via Larned & Griswold
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 23m$44–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 13m$89–187Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 35m$95–135Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to O'Hare278.7 mi
4h 46mDrive 278.7 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Harecar 278.7 mi
4h 46m$51–74Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway
2h 35m$141–463Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
3h 37m$663–1,011
Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare by bus, train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare is to bus via Larned & Griswold which costs $40 - $95 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at East River Rd & Berwyn via Dearborn, Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Cumberland via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and O'Hare is 239 miles. The road distance is 280.4 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 7h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. 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 O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- 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
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberland
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
O'Hare is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 6:41 PM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 5:41 PM in O'Hare.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to O'Hare.
There are 1323+ hotels available in O'Hare.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and O'Hare. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.