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How to get fromDetroit to Wheatonby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Detroit to Wheaton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 OTC to Wheatontrain train Up-W
    6h 42m
    $98–194

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train Up-W
    8h 14m
    $51–92

  3. Drive 304.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Wheatoncar car 304.1 mi
    5h 13m
    $56–81

  4. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train
    5h 28m
    $138–473

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 9m
    $106–152

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train
    5h 41m
    $138–663

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

    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 train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train
    5h 17m
    $63–335

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

    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 train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train
    6h 26m
    $51–268

  9. Fly Detroit to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train
    7h 39m
    $92–526

  10. Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train
    7h 55m
    $638–1,085

Detroit to Wheaton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 306.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Wheaton, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Wheaton via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 27m.

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