What is the cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Detroit is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plainfield to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Detroit is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Plainfield and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Plainfield to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Plainfield Park-n-Ride and arriving at Cass & Michigan via Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Plainfield and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Plainfield to Detroit?

The distance between Plainfield and Detroit is 323 miles. The road distance is 303.2 miles.

How do I travel from Plainfield to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Plainfield to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $120 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Plainfield to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Plainfield to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Detroit bus from?

Plainfield to Detroit bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Plainfield Park-n-Ride station.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Detroit train from?

Plainfield to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.

Train or bus from Plainfield to Detroit?

The best way to get from Plainfield to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Dearborn Transit Center, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Plainfield to Detroit bus arrive?

Plainfield to Detroit bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Plainfield and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Plainfield. It is currently 5:37 PM in Plainfield and 6:37 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Plainfield to Detroit train arrive?

Plainfield to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Plainfield to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Detroit is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Plainfield to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 488+ hotels available in Detroit.

Plainfield to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Plainfield to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 46m
$120–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus 755
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 51m
$43–90
Bus via Dearborn Transit Center
1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus 755
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 9m
$95–137
Drive 301.4 mi
1. Drive from Plainfield to Detroitcar 301.4 mi
5h 10m
$55–80
Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Monroe St & Wabash Avebus
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 55m
$138–472
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvdbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
6h 23m
$138–662
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvdbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
7h 34m
$55–307
Bus, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
8h 1m
$634–1,081

Plainfield to Detroit by bus

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Distance: 321.2 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Plainfield, Will County, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Plainfield to Detroit via Naperville and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Cass & Michigan via Union Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 8h 9m.

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