There are 8 ways to get from Hinsdale to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 1m$79–175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 5m$44–85Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 17m$90–137Drive 291.8 mi
- Drive from Hinsdale to Detroitcar 291.8 mi
4h 55m$54–77Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Hinsdale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 9m$138–472Line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 9m$139–714Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
6h 20m$50–296Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Hinsdale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
7h 14m$730–1,171
Hinsdale to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hinsdale to Detroit is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Hinsdale to Detroit is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Hinsdale station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Woodward & Clifford via Woodward & Baltimore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Hinsdale to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Hinsdale and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Hinsdale and Detroit is 299 miles. The road distance is 293.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hinsdale to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Hinsdale to Detroit, including transfers.
Hinsdale to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Hinsdale to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Hinsdale to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Woodward & Baltimore, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Hinsdale, 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, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit twice a week. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Hinsdale to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Hinsdale. It is currently 6:38 AM in Hinsdale and 7:38 AM in Detroit.
Hinsdale to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hinsdale to Detroit is 294 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Hinsdale to Detroit.
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