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

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

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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 Elburntrain train Up-W
    7h 21m
    $79–179

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 59m
    $47–267

  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 Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 18m
    $52–82

  4. Drive  326 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Elburncar car 326 mi
    5h 37m
    $60–86

  5. 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 Elburntrain train
    6h 2m
    $140–475

  6. Bus, train via Woodward & Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    9h 10m
    $70–102

  7. 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 Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 20m
    $140–665

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

    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 train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    5h 58m
    $55–267

  9. Fly Detroit to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 59m
    $100–630

Detroit to Elburn by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Detroit to Elburn via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 21m.

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