- Must visit
Art Institute Of Chicago
One of the premier art museums in the US, known for Impressionist masterpieces, modern works, and the iconic bronze lions at its entrance.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
373 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 10 buses that leave Dearborn, MI for Chicago, IL 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 30 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 10 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.


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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL 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 26m. 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 $64.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $358 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 58m 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 |
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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 Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $63 (€52).
A bus is $303 (€248) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $358 (€293).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $70 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€11). The journey takes 6h 18m versus 3h 58m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:53PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL 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 |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) | 7h25 | 11:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 5h10 | 11:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 7h00 | 2:20 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) | 10h05 | 5:35 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 7h50 | 5:35 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 2:00 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 7h05 | 8:05 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 2:10 PM Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) | 8h15 | 9:25 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 6h05 | 9:25 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 8:35 PM Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) | 9h50 | 5:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:15 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 7h10 | 5:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. 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 5h 9m.
Distance 231 miles (373 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 9m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Highly popular waterfront promenade with architecture views, bridges, and one of the best urban walks in the city.
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