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How to get fromDetroit to Plainfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or train

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

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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 Union Station to Napervilletrain train Bnsf
    6h 51m
    $122–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus bus 755
    8h 58m
    $46–86

  3. Drive 301.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Plainfieldcar car 301.3 mi
    5h 10m
    $55–80

  4. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Van Buren St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus
    6h 15m
    $137–473

  5. Bus via Woodward & Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus bus 755
    9h 30m
    $94–146

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus
    6h 39m
    $147–663

  7. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus
    6h 13m
    $62–345

  8. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus
    7h 22m
    $49–266

  9. Fly Detroit to South Bend, train, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Van Buren St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus
    8h 22m
    $88–573

Detroit to Plainfield by bus and foot

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Plainfield, Will County, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Plainfield via Chicago Union Station and Naperville in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ride via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 8h 58m.

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