There are 10 ways to get from Detroit to Navy Pier by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 51m$78–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 58m$45–91Drive 282.2 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Navy Piercar 282.2 mi
4h 47m$52–75Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 22m$137–470Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 28m$84–134Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 28m$137–710Bus 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
5h 13m$49–272Bus 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 55m$88–440Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, subway
- 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 subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway
6h 31m$742–1,149Fly 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
6h 35m$93–620
Detroit to Navy Pier by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Navy Pier is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Navy Pier is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Navy Pier. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Navy Pier Terminal via Clinton & Quincy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Navy Pier station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Detroit and Navy Pier is 287 miles. The road distance is 283.8 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Navy Pier without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Detroit to Navy Pier, including transfers.
Detroit to Navy Pier bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Navy Pier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Navy Pier is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 6h 58m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $470 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Navy Pier, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–170 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 $45–90 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
- $50–380
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
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
- $75–170
- 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
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Navy Pier bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Detroit to Navy Pier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Navy Pier is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Detroit to Navy Pier.
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