What is the cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Detroit is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Detroit is to line 309 bus and line 330 bus and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Elmhurst and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Elmhurst and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Elmhurst and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Elmhurst to Detroit?

The distance between Elmhurst and Detroit is 299 miles. The road distance is 299.6 miles.

How do I travel from Elmhurst to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Elmhurst to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $150 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Elmhurst to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Elmhurst to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmhurst to Detroit bus from?

Elmhurst to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elmhurst to Detroit train from?

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

Train or bus from Elmhurst to Detroit?

The best way to get from Elmhurst to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Elmhurst to Detroit bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Elmhurst and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Elmhurst. It is currently 12:59 PM in Elmhurst and 1:59 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Elmhurst to Detroit train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elmhurst to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst to Detroit is 300 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Elmhurst to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 514+ hotels available in Detroit.

Elmhurst to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 309 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 5m
$157–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 6m
$47–83
Drive 297.8 mi
1. Drive from Elmhurst to Detroitcar 297.8 mi
4h 59m
$55–79
Line 309 bus, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim/Lake to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
4h 52m
$137–662
Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 28m
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 6m
$138–472
Line 309 bus, line 330 bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim/Lake to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus
3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
4. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
6h 44m
$741–1,145
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 6m
$49–284

Elmhurst to Detroit by train and bus (Amtrak)

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7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 296.8 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Elmhurst, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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