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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train train Me
    7h 27m
    $99–195

  2. Drive 271.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Chicago Heightscar car 271.6 mi
    4h 31m
    $50–72

  3. Bus via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 45m
    $72–101

  4. 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 Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.train train
    5h 56m
    $139–476

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    8h 28m
    $84–117

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train train
    6h 21m
    $159–666

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

    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 train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train train
    7h 6m
    $67–279

  8. Fly Detroit to South Bend, train, line 358 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Hegewischtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station to Pace Chicago Heights Terminal 4bus bus
    7h 24m
    $85–569

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.train train
    8h 29m
    $95–434

Detroit to Chicago Heights by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Detroit to Lincoln Hwy & Chicago Rd via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., 211th St., and 211th St Metra in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily.

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