There are 8 ways to get from O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
2h 33m$132–655Bus via Jefferson & Griswold
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 48m$44–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
7h 27m$90–187Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 21m$94–134Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from O'Hare to Detroit-DTW279.3 mi
4h 45mDrive 279.3 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 279.3 mi
4h 45m$51–74Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Cumberland to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3h 19m$134–470Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
4h 21m$637–1,040
O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW) by subway, foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to bus via Jefferson & Griswold which costs $40 - $95 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from East River Rd & Berwyn and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between O'Hare and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 239 miles. The road distance is 280.9 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 7h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
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
- $65–460
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Cumberland to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- 5 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from O'Hare to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1h ahead of O'Hare. It is currently 4:04 PM in O'Hare and 5:04 PM in Detroit Airport (DTW).
O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from O'Hare to Detroit Airport (DTW).
There are 464+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between O'Hare and Detroit Airport (DTW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.