There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Peru by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, train, taxi, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
7h 53m$164–300Drive 350.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Perucar 350.7 mi
5h 53m$64–93Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
11h 39m$140–212Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Perutaxi
6h 53m$209–585Train, bus
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
11h 21m$136–256Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
13h 33m$106–170Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Perutaxi
7h 6m$206–772Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
7h 50m$119–377Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
9h 2m$160–635
Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Peru is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Peru is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Peru. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Oglesby via Detroit and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Peru station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Detroit and Peru is 381 miles. The road distance is 352.8 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Peru without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $160 - $300.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Detroit to Peru, including transfers.
Detroit to Peru bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Peru is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $160 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Peru, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Detroit to Peru via Chicago Union Station and Mendota Station in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Peru via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Oglesby in around 11h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Peru bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Peru is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 12:18 PM in Detroit and 11:18 AM in Peru.
Detroit to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Peru is 353 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Detroit to Peru.
There are 30+ hotels available in Peru.






