There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Lyons by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 59m$94–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 8m$47–88Drive 286.8 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Lyonscar 286.8 mi
4h 52m$53–76Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 17m$136–468Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 36m$100–146Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 330 bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Hwy 171/Joliet Rd.bus
4h 50m$136–661Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 330 bus
- 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 bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Hwy 171/Joliet Rd.bus
5h 35m$49–266Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
6h 51m$91–435
Detroit to Lyons by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Lyons is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Lyons is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Lyons station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Lyons. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Riverside via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Detroit and Lyons is 293 miles. The road distance is 288.5 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Lyons without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Detroit to Lyons, including transfers.
Detroit to Lyons bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Lyons train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Lyons is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $470 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Lyons, 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 USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- 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
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Hwy 171/Joliet Rd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Hwy 171/Joliet Rd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Lyons bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Lyons is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 5:33 AM in Detroit and 4:33 AM in Lyons.
Detroit to Lyons train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Lyons is 288 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Detroit to Lyons.
There are 1425+ hotels available in Lyons.