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

The cheapest way to get from Downers Grove to Detroit is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 16m.

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 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Downers Grove and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Downers Grove station to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

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 $75 - $180.

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 Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus 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 $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Downers Grove to Detroit bus arrive?

Downers Grove to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Downers Grove and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Downers Grove. It is currently 5:33 AM in Downers Grove and 6:33 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 509+ hotels available in Detroit.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 12m
$79–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 16m
$44–85
Drive 296.1 mi
1. Drive from Downers Grove to Detroitcar 296.1 mi
5h
$54–79
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 20m
$138–472
Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 40m
$88–128
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 41m
$138–712
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
6h 57m
$49–294
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 25m
$731–1,176

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 $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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