There are 8 ways to get from Lisle to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 18m$90–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 22m$45–91Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 37m$97–138Drive 299.5 mi
- Drive from Lisle to Detroitcar 299.5 mi
5h 6m$55–79Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Lisle 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 26m$139–473Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 49m$149–663Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- 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
7h$56–306Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Lisle 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 29m$634–1,077
Lisle to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisle to Detroit is to bus which costs $40 - $95 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Lisle to Detroit is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisle station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Cass & Michigan via Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisle to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Lisle and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Lisle and Detroit is 306 miles. The road distance is 301.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lisle to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Lisle to Detroit, including transfers.
Lisle to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Lisle to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lisle to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Dearborn Transit Center, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Lisle, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
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
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
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
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Lisle to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Lisle. It is currently 6:40 PM in Lisle and 7:40 PM in Detroit.
Lisle to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisle to Detroit is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Lisle to Detroit.
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