There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Des Plaines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
2h 9m$66–336Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
4h 25m$35–289Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 13m$51–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 35m$162–246Drive 298.6 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Des Plainescar 298.6 mi
5h 5m$55–79Fly from Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 7m$50–307Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3h 38m$133–807Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 34m
Michigan to Des Plaines by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $45 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Washington & Canal via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Des Plaines via Detroit and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Michigan and Des Plaines is 233 miles. The road distance is 300.4 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Des Plaines without a car is to bus which takes 7h 13m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Michigan to Des Plaines, including transfers.
Michigan to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $65 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 13m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Michigan to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Des Plaines is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 9:58 AM in Michigan and 8:58 AM in Des Plaines.
Michigan to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Des Plaines is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Michigan to Des Plaines.
There are 210+ hotels available in Des Plaines.