What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Chicago is to drive and bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $40 - $260.

How far is it from Detroit to Chicago?

The distance between Detroit and Chicago is 258 miles. The road distance is 259 miles.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Chicago?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Detroit to Chicago, including transfers.

Can I drive from Detroit to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Chicago is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Detroit to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Chicago.

Detroit to Chicago - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Chicago by car, plane, train, or bus

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Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)car
2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
3h 10m
$44–252
Drive, bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Drive from Detroit to Ymcacar
2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 36m
$42–67
Drive, train (Amtrak)
1. Drive from Detroit to Quincy Amtrak Stationcar
2. Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
5h 30m
$85–195
Drive 257.5 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Chicagocar 257.5 mi
4h 37m
$47–68

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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1h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.4 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Detroit, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Chicago. However, you can drive to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Detroit to Chicago Union Station via Quincy Amtrak Station in around 5h 30m.

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