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How to get fromDetroit to Algonquinby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Algonquin by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    7h 13m
    $117–216

  2. Drive 322.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Algonquincar car 322.5 mi
    5h 32m
    $59–85

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    8h 45m
    $70–116

  4. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    4h 55m
    $182–693

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    9h 37m
    $130–186

  6. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    4h 30m
    $87–355

  7. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train
    5h 59m
    $156–495

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    5h 39m
    $75–287

  9. Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    6h 57m
    $667–1,082

Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar130Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 324.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Detroit to Algonquin via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Algonquin via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 9h 37m.

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