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How to get fromDetroit to Chicagoby car, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Chicago by car, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Detroit to Quincy Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    5h 30m
    $180–275

  2. Drive, bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Ymcacar car
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 36m
    $42–67

  3. Drive  257.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Chicagocar car 257.5 mi
    4h 37m
    $47–68

  4. Drive to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)car car
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3h 21m
    $44–252

  5. Taxi to Quincy Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane UIN - ORD
    3h 42m
    $245–301

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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 Quincy Amtrak Station then take the train to Chicago Union Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Detroit to Chicago Bus Station via Ymca, Transfer Center Stop B, and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 6h 36m.

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