There are 7 ways to get from Oak Park to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
6h 47m$77–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 58m$42–78Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 13m$78–124Drive 289.3 mi
- Drive from Oak Park to Detroitcar 289.3 mi
4h 51m$53–77Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 13m$134–465Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the subway from Ridgeland to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 2m$136–662Fly 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 5m$48–294
Oak Park to Detroit by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oak Park to Detroit is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Oak Park to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Oak Park to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Jackson & Austin Terminal and arriving at Woodward & Clifford via Chicago Union Station and Woodward & Baltimore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Oak Park to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Oak Park and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Oak Park and Detroit is 291 miles. The road distance is 291 miles.
The best way to get from Oak Park to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Oak Park to Detroit, including transfers.
Oak Park to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Oak Park to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Oak Park to Detroit is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Woodward & Baltimore, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $470 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Oak Park, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit twice a week. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
- $70–170
- 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
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Oak Park to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Oak Park. It is currently 7:03 AM in Oak Park and 8:03 AM in Detroit.
Oak Park to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oak Park to Detroit is 291 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Oak Park to Detroit.
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