There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Union Pier by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to New Buffalo Stationtrain Wolverine
3h 49m$86–162Drive 210 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Union Piercar 210 mi
3h 24m$39–56Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to New Buffalo Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 7m$86–130Fly to South Bend, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the taxi from Hudson Lake to Union Piertaxi
4h 46m$128–624Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain
6h 25m$171–533Fly 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 New Buffalo Stationtrain
6h 39m$188–720
Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Union Pier is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Union Pier is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Union Pier station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Griswold and arriving at New Buffalo Station via Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Union Pier station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at New Buffalo Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Detroit and Union Pier is 224 miles. The road distance is 211.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Union Pier without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Detroit to Union Pier, including transfers.
Detroit to Union Pier bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit to Union Pier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Union Pier is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Union Pier, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to New Buffalo Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Dearborn to New Buffalo Station once a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dearborn to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
A Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9333
South Bend Taxi
- Phone
- +1-574-383-6767
- Website
- southbendtaxi.com
United Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9599
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Union Pier bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Buffalo Station.
Detroit to Union Pier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Buffalo Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Union Pier is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Detroit to Union Pier.
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