There are 9 ways to get from Windsor to Des Plaines by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, 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.
Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3h 51m$133–707Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- 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
4h 36m$45–309Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 39m$82–171Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 48m$50–83Drive 302 mi
- Drive from Windsor to Des Plainescar 302 mi
5h 11m$70–100Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Windsor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 30m$68–427Fly 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 Des Plainestrain
4h 57m$138–472Fly 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
5h 54m$738–1,196Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 33m$82–128
Windsor to Des Plaines by tram, train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Windsor to Des Plaines is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Windsor to Des Plaines is to drive and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $65 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Windsor station to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Washington & Canal via Desplaines & Harrison Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Windsor to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Congress St and arriving at Des Plaines via Detroit and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Windsor and Des Plaines is 260 miles. The road distance is 303.8 miles.
The best way to get from Windsor to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Windsor to Des Plaines, including transfers.
Windsor to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Windsor to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Windsor to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 7h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 48m.
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, Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 5h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Windsor to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Des Plaines is 1h behind Windsor. It is currently 4:42 PM in Windsor and 3:42 PM in Des Plaines.
Windsor to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Windsor to Des Plaines is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Windsor to Des Plaines.
There are 375+ hotels available in Des Plaines.