There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to O'Hare by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3h 29m$134–657Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- 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
4h 8m$41–259Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 58m$73–170Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 58m$48–78Drive 295.1 mi
- Drive from Detroit to O'Harecar 295.1 mi
5h 2m$54–78Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 7m$49–259Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway
4h 27m$136–472Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- 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
5h 34m$739–1,146Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 36m$70–104
Detroit to O'Hare by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to O'Hare is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to O'Hare is to drive and fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $45 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Washington & State via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Cumberland via Jackson-Blue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Detroit and O'Hare is 261 miles. The road distance is 296.8 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to O'Hare without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Detroit to O'Hare, including transfers.
Detroit to O'Hare bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to O'Hare is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 5h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 58m.
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 $65–170 and the journey takes 5h 6m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
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
- $65–170
- 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
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Detroit to O'Hare bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
O'Hare is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 9:16 AM in Detroit and 8:16 AM in O'Hare.
Detroit to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to O'Hare is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Detroit to O'Hare.
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