There are 7 ways to get from Romulus to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 4m$113–210Drive 261.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Romulus to Chicagocar 261.2 mi
4h 21m$48–69Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 20m$84–124Line 280 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Goddard & Wayne to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3h 9m$134–469Line 280 bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Goddard & Wayne to Metro Airport Evans Terminalbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3h 25m$134–709Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Romulus to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 31m$63–368Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
5h 19m$90–619
Romulus to Chicago by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Romulus to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Romulus to Chicago is to line 280 bus and fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Romulus to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Goddard & Wayne and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Metro Airport Evans Terminal and Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Romulus to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Romulus and Chicago is 284 miles. The road distance is 262.7 miles.
The best way to get from Romulus to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Romulus to Chicago, including transfers.
Romulus to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Romulus to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Romulus to Chicago is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Romulus, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Romulus to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Romulus. It is currently 11:20 PM in Romulus and 10:20 PM in Chicago.
Romulus to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Romulus to Chicago is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Romulus to Chicago.
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