There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Zion by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain Up-N
7h 34m$91–188Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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
- Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain
7h 17m$51–277Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
9h 43m$100–144Drive 326.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Zioncar 326.3 mi
5h 41m$60–86Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain
6h 19m$139–475Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
10h 39m$62–104Fly 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 Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
6h 26m$711–1,121Fly Detroit 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 Clybourn to Ziontrain
6h 33m$139–765Fly 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
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain
8h 31m$93–578
Detroit to Zion by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Zion is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Zion is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Zion station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street via Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Zion. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Zion via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Detroit and Zion is 325 miles. The road distance is 328.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Zion without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Detroit to Zion, including transfers.
Detroit to Zion bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Zion train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Zion is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Zion, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Detroit to Zion via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Zion via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Mitchell Airport, Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street, and Kenosha in around 10h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
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
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Zion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Zion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–8
Train from Clybourn to Zion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $2–4
Train from Clybourn to Zion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $2–4
Train from Chicago OTC to Zion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Zion bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Zion is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 7:11 PM in Detroit and 6:11 PM in Zion.
Detroit to Zion train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Zion is 328 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Detroit to Zion.
There are 84+ hotels available in Zion.






