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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 29 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
373 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 11 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Dearborn, MI on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 373 km distance in an average of 6 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:20 AM7h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:45 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$581One-way0 transfers- 11:35 PM6h15Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:50 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM7h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:25 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$631One-way0 transfers- +FlixBus11:35 PM11h50Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station12:25 PMWindsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal)$741One-way1 transfer
- · +FlixBus6:30 AM9h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:55 PMWindsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal)$781One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus2:30 PM5h10Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station8:40 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$2021One-way0 transfers
- 3:55 PM6h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:00 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1291One-way0 transfers
- 11:35 PM6h15Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:50 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$581One-way0 transfers
- 6:20 AM7h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:45 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$581One-way0 transfers
- +FlixBus3:55 PM7h30Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station12:25 AMWindsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal)$1291One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $364 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $308 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI costing on average $364 (€298).
Other travel options to Dearborn, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $70 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 6h 14m versus 3h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:09AM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:55 PM Chicago, IL | 6h05 | 3:00 AM Dearborn, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| 6:20 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 7h25 | 2:45 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| · | 6:30 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 8h10 | 3:40 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 1 transfer | |
| · +FlixBus | 6:30 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 9h25 | 4:55 PM Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus | 9:30 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 7h55 | 6:25 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 9h10 | 7:40 PM Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
| · · +FlixBus | 10:15 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 13h10 | 12:25 AM Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus | 2:30 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 5h10 | 8:40 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI
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Buses from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 231 miles (373 km) distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 231 miles (373 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 54m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MIYou can travel by bus between Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $33 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dearborn, MI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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