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How to get fromDetroit, MI to Chicagoby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit, MI to Chicago by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    6h 5m
    $40–80

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    6h 30m
    $77–172

  3. Drive 280.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit, MI to Chicagocar car 280.2 mi
    4h 39m
    $52–74

  4. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3h 56m
    $134–467

  5. Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 2m
    $86–132

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    4h 12m
    $134–707

  7. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    4h 49m
    $46–269

  8. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    6h 21m
    $82–430

  9. Fly Detroit to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    6h 6m
    $90–617

Detroit, MI to Chicago by bus

Calendar31Weekly Buses
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 6m.

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