There are 8 ways to get from Woodridge to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, subway, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 58m$81–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 4m$46–89Drive 296.7 mi
- Drive from Woodridge to Detroitcar 296.7 mi
5h 1m$55–79Line 834 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the bus from Janes Ave & Crabtree Ave to Downers Grove Metrabus
- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
6h 8m$140–476Bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 2m$89–130Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the bus from Downers Grove to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 57m$174–764Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Downers Grove to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
7h 9m$85–346Line 834 bus, train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the bus from Janes Ave & Crabtree Ave to Downers Grove Metrabus
- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
8h 13m$732–1,175
Woodridge to Detroit by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woodridge to Detroit is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Woodridge to Detroit is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Woodridge to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Janes Ave & Crabtree Ave and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Woodridge to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Woodridge and Detroit is 309 miles. The road distance is 298.4 miles.
The best way to get from Woodridge to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Woodridge to Detroit, including transfers.
Woodridge to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Woodridge to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Woodridge to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Woodridge, DuPage County, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Woodridge to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Woodridge. It is currently 11:32 PM in Woodridge and 12:32 AM in Detroit.
Woodridge to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woodridge to Detroit is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Woodridge to Detroit.
There are 515+ hotels available in Detroit.





