What is the cheapest way to get from Downers Grove to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Downers Grove to Detroit is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Detroit is to drive which takes 5h and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Downers Grove and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Downers Grove station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Detroit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Downers Grove and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Downers Grove to Detroit?

The distance between Downers Grove and Detroit is 303 miles. The road distance is 297.9 miles.

How do I travel from Downers Grove to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Downers Grove to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $150 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Downers Grove to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Downers Grove to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downers Grove to Detroit bus from?

Downers Grove to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where do I catch the Downers Grove to Detroit train from?

Downers Grove to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Downers Grove to Detroit?

The best way to get from Downers Grove to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Downers Grove to Detroit bus arrive?

Downers Grove to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.

What is the time difference between Downers Grove and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Downers Grove. It is currently 7:10 AM in Downers Grove and 8:10 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Downers Grove to Detroit train arrive?

Downers Grove to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.

Can I drive from Downers Grove to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Downers Grove to Detroit is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Downers Grove to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 517+ hotels available in Detroit.

Downers Grove to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Downers Grove to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 12m
$154–245
Drive 296.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Downers Grove to Detroitcar 296.1 mi
5h
$51–74
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 42m
Train, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Downers Grove to LaGrange Roadtrain
2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 14m
$140–764
Bus via 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
10h 4m
$51–86
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 25m
$93–612
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
6h 27m
$52–277
Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
7h 28m
$1,003–1,146

Downers Grove to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 301.4 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit twice a week, and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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