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How to get fromWindsor to Des Plainesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Windsor to Des Plaines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3h 54m
    $153–707

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160 / ...
    7h 26m
    $53–95

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    7h 39m
    $99–191

  4. Drive 302 mi

    1. Drive from Windsor to Des Plainescar car 302 mi
    5h 11m
    $70–100

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Windsor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3h 31m
    $63–377

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train
    5h 2m
    $138–472

  7. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    4h 38m
    $61–320

  8. Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    5h 36m
    $631–1,097

  9. Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 32m
    $102–148

Windsor to Des Plaines by bus, foot, and train

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Windsor, ON, Canada and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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