What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Station to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Station to Detroit is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Station to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Station to Detroit is to subway and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $85 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Station and Detroit?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Station and Detroit?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Detroit. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Grand Central Station to Detroit?

The distance between Grand Central Station and Detroit is 283 miles. The road distance is 282.5 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Station to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Station to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $150 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Station to Detroit?

The train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Station to Detroit bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Grand Central Station to Detroit train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Grand Central Station to Detroit?

The best way to get from Grand Central Station to Detroit is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Dearborn Transit Center, which costs and takes 5h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $800 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Grand Central Station to Detroit bus arrive?

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

Where does the Grand Central Station to Detroit train arrive?

Grand Central Station to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.

Can I drive from Grand Central Station to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Station to Detroit is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Grand Central Station to Detroit.

How do I get a train ticket from Grand Central Station to Detroit?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Grand Central Station to Detroit?

Book your Grand Central Station to Detroit bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Central Station to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
5h 33m
$150–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 17m
$45–80
Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 52m
Drive 280.9 mi
1. Drive from Grand Central Station to Detroitcar 280.9 mi
4h 40m
$48–70
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
4h 37m
$134–757
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 19m
$90–607
Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
5h 54m
$77–448
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
5h 50m
$1,001–1,137
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
5h 50m
$46–270

Grand Central Station to Detroit by foot and train (Amtrak)

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Grand Central Station, 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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