There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Urbana by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
8h 49m$46–105Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
9h 1m$130–270Drive 359.9 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Urbanacar 359.9 mi
6h 38m$66–95Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DTW - CMI
5h 38m$89–419Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
11h$74–125Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
6h 50m$178–523
Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Urbana is to bus which costs $45 - $110 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Urbana is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $85 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Detroit, MI and arriving at Green & Race via Indianapolis Union Station and Illinois Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Detroit and Urbana is 405 miles. The road distance is 362 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Urbana without a car is to bus which takes 8h 49m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Detroit to Urbana, including transfers.
Detroit to Urbana bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit, MI station.
Detroit to Urbana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Urbana is to bus which takes 8h 49m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 9h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $420 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Urbana, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Green & Race via Indianapolis Union Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Illinois Terminal in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Green & Race via Chicago Union Station, Champaign-Urbana, and Illinois Terminal in around 9h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Detroit to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
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
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Urbana bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis, IN station.
Urbana is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 8:09 AM in Detroit and 7:09 AM in Urbana.
Detroit to Urbana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Urbana is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Detroit to Urbana.
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