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

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Niles by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    6h 13m
    $94–193

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 44m
    $47–88

  3. Drive 294.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Nilescar car 294.7 mi
    4h 58m
    $54–78

  4. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Harlem Stationbus bus
    4h 1m
    $135–660

  5. Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 18m
    $100–148

  6. 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
    3h 35m
    $60–332

  7. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Jefferson Parksubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Harlem Stationbus bus
    4h 45m
    $137–475

  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
    4h 44m
    $48–264

Detroit to Niles by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Niles, 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.

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