There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Grand Central Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 19m$85–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 17m$40–85Drive 281 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Grand Central Stationcar 281 mi
4h 40m$52–75Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3h 55m$134–467Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 56m$92–142Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 14m$134–657Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
4h 58m$47–261
Detroit to Grand Central Station by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Grand Central Station is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Grand Central Station is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $130 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Detroit and Grand Central Station is 283 miles. The road distance is 282.6 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Grand Central Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $85 - $190.
The train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station takes 5h 6m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Detroit to Grand Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Grand Central Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Grand Central Station is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $470 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Grand Central Station, 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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Grand Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Detroit to Grand Central Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Grand Central Station is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Detroit to Grand Central Station.
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