There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Oak Lawn by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 37m$159–242Drive 280.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Oak Lawncar 280.1 mi
4h 41m$50–72Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
7h 28m$56–83Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3h 58m$78–555Bus via Chicago Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 14mFly 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 Chicago Union Station to Oak Lawn Patriottrain
5h 51m$138–762Bus 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 28m$98–489
Detroit to Oak Lawn by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Oak Lawn is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Oak Lawn is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $75 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Oak Lawn. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at 95th St & Central Ave via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Oak Lawn. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Oak Lawn Patriot via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Detroit and Oak Lawn is 296 miles. The road distance is 281.7 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Oak Lawn without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Detroit to Oak Lawn, including transfers.
Detroit to Oak Lawn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Oak Lawn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Oak Lawn is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $600 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Oak Lawn, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
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
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Oak Lawn Patriot
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- 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 Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Detroit to Oak Lawn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Oak Lawn is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 4:46 PM in Detroit and 3:46 PM in Oak Lawn.
Detroit to Oak Lawn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Oak Lawn is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Detroit to Oak Lawn.
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