There are 9 ways to get from Windsor to Algonquin by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain Up-Nw
8h 19m$66–107Train
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain Up-Nw
8h 44m$91–202Drive 325.9 mi
- Drive from Windsor to Algonquincar 325.9 mi
5h 38m$75–108Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
- Take the taxi from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Algonquintaxi
5h 1m$163–694Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
9h 42m$96–137Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Drive from Windsor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
4h 33m$82–303Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain
6h 3m$157–496Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
5h 42m$70–296Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
7h 6m$768–1,183
Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Windsor to Algonquin is to bus and train which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Windsor to Algonquin is to drive and fly and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $80 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Windsor to Algonquin. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Griswold and arriving at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride via Detroit, Jefferson & Washington and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Windsor to Algonquin. However, there are services departing from Congress St and arriving at Cary via Detroit and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Windsor and Algonquin is 336 miles. The road distance is 327.8 miles.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Windsor to Algonquin, including transfers.
Windsor to Algonquin bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Windsor to Algonquin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Windsor to Algonquin is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 42m.
Windsor to Algonquin bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Windsor, ON, Canada and Algonquin, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Windsor to Algonquin via Congress St, Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Windsor to Algonquin via Jefferson & Griswold, Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 9h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $26–32
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
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Booking & Getting There
Algonquin is 1h behind Windsor. It is currently 4:50 AM in Windsor and 3:50 AM in Algonquin.
Windsor to Algonquin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Windsor to Algonquin is 328 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Windsor to Algonquin.
There are 117+ hotels available in Algonquin.




