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How to get fromPalatine to Detroitby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Palatine to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    7h 23m
    $73–179

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    8h 24m
    $48–84

  3. Train, bus via Dearborn Transit Center

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 42m
    $70–106

  4. Drive  308 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Detroitcar car 308 mi
    5h 18m
    $57–82

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    4h 52m
    $138–662

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    5h 24m
    $139–473

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 59m
    $50–294

  8. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    6h 28m
    $742–1,147

Palatine to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Palatine to Detroit via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 23m.

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