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How to get fromSix Flags Great America to Detroitby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Six Flags Great America to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    9h 6m
    $100–202

  2. Drive 321.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Six Flags Great America to Detroitcar car 321.8 mi
    5h 30m
    $59–85

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 36m
    $105–152

  4. Line 572 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Washington St & Milwaukee Ave to Washington St & Sheridan Rdbus bus
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    7h 8m
    $141–476

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    12h 25m
    $72–121

  6. Line 572 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Washington St & Milwaukee Ave to Washington St & Sheridan Rdbus bus
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    7h 22m
    $142–667

  7. Line 572 bus, train, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Washington St & Milwaukee Ave to Washington St & Sheridan Rdbus bus
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Kenoshatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    7h 48m
    $614–1,023

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 34m
    $60–312

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 323.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Six Flags Great America, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Six Flags Great America to Detroit via Washington St & Milwaukee Ave, Washington St & Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Six Flags Great America to Detroit Bus Station via Washington St & Milwaukee Ave, Washington St & Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, Kenosha, Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street, Mitchell Airport, and Milwaukee Mitchell Airport in around 12h 25m.

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