There are 6 ways to get from Oak Lawn to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3h 57m$134–464Drive 279.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oak Lawn to Detroitcar 279.2 mi
4h 41m$51–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
6h 54m$94–195Bus via Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 24m$99–155Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 25m$158–562Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
9h 7m$52–93
Oak Lawn to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oak Lawn to Detroit is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Oak Lawn to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Oak Lawn station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Detroit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Oak Lawn to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Oak Lawn Patriot and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Oak Lawn and Detroit is 256 miles. The road distance is 280.8 miles.
The best way to get from Oak Lawn to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Oak Lawn to Detroit, including transfers.
Oak Lawn to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Oak Lawn to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Oak Lawn to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $130 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 6h 54m, you could also bus via Union Station, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Oak Lawn, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Oak Lawn to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Oak Lawn. It is currently 1:21 AM in Oak Lawn and 2:21 AM in Detroit.
Oak Lawn to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oak Lawn to Detroit is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Oak Lawn to Detroit.
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