There are 10 ways to get from Detroit to Matteson by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Mattesontrain Me
6h 51m$82–174Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
9h 15m$50–80Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Matteson, ILbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
8h 42m$126–192Drive 274.6 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Mattesoncar 274.6 mi
4h 37m$51–73Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Mattesontrain
5h 20m$138–473Fly 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 Van Buren St. to Mattesontrain
5h 43m$138–713Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- 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 Van Buren St. to Mattesontrain
6h 28m$50–275Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Mattesontrain
7h 54m$87–436Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Mattesontrain
7h 28m$94–623Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Mattesontrain
7h 46m$743–1,152
Detroit to Matteson by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Matteson is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Matteson is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Matteson. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Matteson, IL via Detroit and Downtown Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Matteson. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Matteson via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Detroit and Matteson is 311 miles. The road distance is 276.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Matteson without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Detroit to Matteson, including transfers.
Detroit to Matteson bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to Matteson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Matteson is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Matteson, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Detroit to Matteson via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Matteson, IL via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Downtown Chicago in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
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
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $85–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Matteson bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Matteson is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 6:22 AM in Detroit and 5:22 AM in Matteson.
Detroit to Matteson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Matteson is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Detroit to Matteson.
There are 112+ hotels available in Matteson.



