There are 9 ways to get from Zion to Southgate by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zion to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
8h 42m$76–172Train, bus via Michigan & 3rd
cheapest- Take the train from Zion to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
10h 29m$51–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 25m$72–110Drive 318.1 mi
- Drive from Zion to Southgatecar 318.1 mi
5h 35m$59–84Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, line 160 bus
- Take the train from Zion to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center Bay 3 to Dix & Northlinebus
6h 47m$142–476Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
6h 47m$714–1,122Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Zion to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
7h 1m$143–667Train, train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Zion to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
8h 51m$77–431Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Zion to Clybourntrain
- 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
8h 50m$55–299
Zion to Southgate by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zion to Southgate is to train and bus via Michigan & 3rd which costs $50 - $90 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Zion to Southgate is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct train from Zion to Southgate. However, there are services departing from Zion and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Zion and Southgate is 324 miles. The road distance is 320 miles.
The best way to get from Zion to Southgate without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Zion to Southgate, including transfers.
Zion to Southgate train services, operated by Metra, depart from Zion station.
Southgate is 1h ahead of Zion. It is currently 7:49 AM in Zion and 8:49 AM in Southgate.
Zion to Southgate train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zion to Southgate is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Zion to Southgate.
What companies run services between Zion, IL, USA and Southgate, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Zion to Dix & Northline via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center Bay 3 in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Zion to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–8
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Zion to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–8
Train from Zion to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–8
Train from Zion to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Zion to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–8
Train from Zion to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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