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How to get fromDetroit to Lake Pawneeby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Detroit to Lake Pawnee by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    6h 46m
    $98–191

  2. Bus via Sheridan & Sunnyside

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    9h 27m
    $51–97

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 9m
    $100–148

  4. Drive 297.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lake Pawneecar car 297.4 mi
    5h 5m
    $55–79

  5. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Lindensubway subway
    5h 27m
    $137–475

  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 Clybourn to Kenilworthtrain train
    5h 45m
    $158–662

  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
    5h 20m
    $63–324

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

    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
    6h 29m
    $51–256

  9. Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kenosha to Kenilworthtrain train
    7h 40m
    $613–1,023

  10. 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 Van Buren St.train train
    7h 46m
    $88–575

Detroit to Lake Pawnee by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Lake Pawnee, 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, Amtrak operates a bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 27m.

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