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

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to O'Hare by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3h 31m
    $154–657

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    6h 58m
    $47–90

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    6h
    $93–188

  4. Drive 295.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to O'Harecar car 295.1 mi
    5h 2m
    $54–78

  5. 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 6m
    $59–319

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway subway
    4h 31m
    $136–472

  7. 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 16m
    $47–251

  8. Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    5h 14m
    $639–1,046

  9. Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 38m
    $100–144

Detroit to O'Hare by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 6m.

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