What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Charles to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Charles to Detroit is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Charles to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Saint Charles to Detroit is to taxi and bus and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $170 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Charles and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Charles to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Cass & Michigan via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Saint Charles and Detroit?

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

How far is it from Saint Charles to Detroit?

The distance between Saint Charles and Detroit is 321 miles. The road distance is 317.2 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Charles to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Charles to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $110 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Saint Charles to Detroit?

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

Where do I catch the Saint Charles to Detroit bus from?

Saint Charles to Detroit bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.

Where do I catch the Saint Charles to Detroit train from?

Saint Charles to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, depart from Geneva station.

Train or bus from Saint Charles to Detroit?

The best way to get from Saint Charles to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Saint Charles to Detroit bus arrive?

Saint Charles to Detroit bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.

What is the time difference between Saint Charles and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Saint Charles. It is currently 3:24 AM in Saint Charles and 4:24 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Saint Charles to Detroit train arrive?

Saint Charles to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Saint Charles to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Charles to Detroit is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Saint Charles to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 486+ hotels available in Detroit.

Saint Charles to Detroit - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint Charles to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 46m
$110–215
Drive 315.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Saint Charles to Detroitcar 315.3 mi
5h 31m
$58–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 46m
$60–110
Taxi, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the taxi from Saint Charles to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4taxi
2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
4h 48m
$172–703
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 3m
$135–196
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 48m
$151–489
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
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
6h
$90–348

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 319.4 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Detroit via Geneva, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Cass & Michigan via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 9h 3m.

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