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

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Brookfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    6h 1m
    $93–189

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 10m
    $46–86

  3. Drive 288.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Brookfieldcar car 288.6 mi
    4h 54m
    $53–77

  4. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 331 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maplebus bus
    4h 48m
    $136–660

  5. Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 38m
    $94–146

  6. 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 Union Station to Brookfieldtrain train
    4h 54m
    $137–472

  7. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 331 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 Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maplebus bus
    5h 31m
    $49–264

  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
    7h 28m
    $92–438

Detroit to Brookfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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