There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to United Center by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train
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
5h 29m$75–162Bus 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
5h 2m$43–264Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 45m$45–73Drive 283.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit to United Centercar 283.3 mi
4h 43m$52–75Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 9m$136–472Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 12m$74–114Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 21m$136–662Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain
6h 6m$93–624Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
6h 47m$87–442
Detroit to United Center by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to United Center is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to United Center is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $130 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to United Center. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Harrison & Ogden via Harrison & Jefferson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to United Center station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Detroit and United Center is 284 miles. The road distance is 285 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to United Center without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Detroit to United Center, including transfers.
Detroit to United Center bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to United Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to United Center is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $480 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and United Center, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 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 $40–70 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–400
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
- $70–160
- 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
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Detroit to United Center bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
United Center is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 6:38 PM in Detroit and 5:38 PM in United Center.
Detroit to United Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to United Center is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Detroit to United Center.
There are 1280+ hotels available in United Center.