What is the cheapest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Detroit is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Detroit is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Glen Ellyn and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Glen Ellyn to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Cass & Michigan via Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Glen Ellyn and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Glen Ellyn to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Glen Ellyn to Detroit?

The distance between Glen Ellyn and Detroit is 305 miles. The road distance is 304.2 miles.

How do I travel from Glen Ellyn to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Glen Ellyn to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $150 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Glen Ellyn to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Glen Ellyn to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glen Ellyn to Detroit bus from?

Glen Ellyn to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where do I catch the Glen Ellyn to Detroit train from?

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

Train or bus from Glen Ellyn to Detroit?

The best way to get from Glen Ellyn to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Dearborn Transit Center, which costs and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Glen Ellyn to Detroit bus arrive?

Glen Ellyn to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.

What is the time difference between Glen Ellyn and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Glen Ellyn. It is currently 1:46 AM in Glen Ellyn and 2:46 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Glen Ellyn to Detroit train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glen Ellyn to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Glen Ellyn to Detroit is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Glen Ellyn to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 517+ hotels available in Detroit.

Glen Ellyn to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 18m
$158–248
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain
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 51m
$51–285
Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 37m
Drive 302.4 mi
1. Drive from Glen Ellyn to Detroitcar 302.4 mi
5h 9m
$56–80
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn 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 19m
$84–562
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 19m
$53–88
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 39m
$139–762
Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain
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 34m
$1,007–1,149

Glen Ellyn to Detroit by train and bus (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.4 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Glen Ellyn, 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 Dearborn twice a week, and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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