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How to get fromGeneva to Detroitby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    7h 41m
    $73–170

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    8h 42m
    $48–80

  3. Drive  313.9 mi

    1. Drive from Geneva to Detroitcar car 313.9 mi
    5h 28m
    $58–83

  4. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    5h 42m
    $139–474

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 20m
    $75–110

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    6h 4m
    $139–664

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 11m
    $51–296

  8. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    7h 59m
    $732–1,176

Geneva to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Geneva to Detroit via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St & 3rd St to Cass & Michigan via Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 10h 20m.

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