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How to get fromDetroit to Palatineby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Detroit to Palatine by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    6h 36m
    $98–192

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    7h 46m
    $52–94

  3. Drive 307.9 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Palatinecar car 307.9 mi
    5h 18m
    $57–82

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    5h 5m
    $158–663

  5. Bus, train via Woodward & Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    8h 19m
    $104–150

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    5h 22m
    $138–473

  7. 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
    4h 40m
    $63–325

  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
    5h 49m
    $66–276

  9. Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, subway, train

    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
    3. Take the subway from O'Hare to Irving Park-Bluesubway subway
    4. Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    6h 47m
    $636–1,053

  10. Fly Detroit to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    7h 34m
    $92–576

Detroit to Palatine by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Palatine via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 36m.

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