There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Schaumburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or subway
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 35m$75–173Bus 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 41m$43–262Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 50m$50–81Drive 309.5 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Schaumburgcar 309.5 mi
5h 16m$57–82Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 600 bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
4h 2m$136–660Bus via Jefferson Park (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 46m$74–112Drive 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 40m$51–262Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, line 600 bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
5h 4m$138–475Fly 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
6h 7m$741–1,149
Detroit to Schaumburg by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Schaumburg is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Schaumburg is to drive and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $50 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr via Jefferson & Harrison and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Rosemont via Jackson-Blue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Detroit and Schaumburg is 309 miles. The road distance is 311.3 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Schaumburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Detroit to Schaumburg, including transfers.
Detroit to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Schaumburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Schaumburg is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Schaumburg, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–170 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- 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 Schaumburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Schaumburg is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 3:43 AM in Detroit and 2:43 AM in Schaumburg.
Detroit to Schaumburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Schaumburg is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Detroit to Schaumburg.
There are 308+ hotels available in Schaumburg.





