Rome2Rio

How to get fromDetroit River to Chicagoby unknown, plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Detroit River to Chicago by unknown, plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Travel, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Walk from Detroit River to Detroit-Airport-DTWunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2h 22m

  2. Travel, train (Amtrak)

    1. Walk from Detroit River to Dearbornunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    5h 24m

  3. Travel, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Walk from Detroit River to Jefferson & Westunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 25m

  4. Travel, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Walk from Detroit River to Detroit-Airport-DTWunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2h 38m

  5. Travel, fly to South Bend, train

    1. Walk from Detroit River to Detroit-Airport-DTWunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    4h 34m

  6. Travel, bus via Detroit

    1. Walk from Detroit River to West & 4thunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    8h 17m

Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Detroit River to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Detroit River to Chicago. However, you can travel to Detroit-Airport-DTW airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, then take the subway to Harold Washington Library. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Detroit River to Chicago Union Station via Dearborn in around 5h 24m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound