There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Lombard by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Amtrak), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 32m$77–170Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- 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
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
6h 9m$45–265Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 28m$50–79Drive 300.5 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Lombardcar 300.5 mi
5h 5m$55–80Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
5h 13m$138–473Bus via Lake St & Austin Blvd (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 18m$72–108Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
5h 30m$138–663Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
5h 8m$53–265Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain
7h 9m$98–628
Detroit to Lombard by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Lombard is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Lombard is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Washington & Canal via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Lombard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Detroit and Lombard is 303 miles. The road distance is 302.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Lombard without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Detroit to Lombard, including transfers.
Detroit to Lombard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Lombard is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Lombard, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
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
- $70–170
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Detroit to Lombard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Lombard is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 3:17 PM in Detroit and 2:17 PM in Lombard.
Detroit to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Lombard is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Detroit to Lombard.
There are 400+ hotels available in Lombard.