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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    6h 16m
    $98–191

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

    cheapest
    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 38m
    $46–301

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 26m
    $52–94

  4. Drive 298.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Des Plainescar car 298.6 mi
    5h 5m
    $55–79

  5. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3h 54m
    $153–707

  6. Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 35m
    $102–148

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

    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
    3h 29m
    $58–369

  8. 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 Des Plainestrain train
    5h 2m
    $138–472

  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
    5h 36m
    $638–1,096

Detroit to Des Plaines by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.

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