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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 an average ticket price of zł 238 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 238, while a flight costs an average of zł 2,431.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 341 Average price | zł 238 Average price Cheapest | zł 2,431 Average price | zł 271 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI
Compare the available ways to get from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI:
A bus is zł 104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI costing on average zł 341.
A bus is zł 2,193 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI costing on average zł 2,431.
Other travel options to Dearborn, MI take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
Tickets start at around zł 341 compared to roughly zł 271 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 70. The journey takes 4h 54m versus 3h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI
How to get from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:15 PM 4h54 Chicago, IL 12:09 AM Dearborn, MI zł 167 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:15 PM 4h54 Chicago, IL 12:09 AM Dearborn, MI zł 167 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:15 PM 4h54 Chicago, IL 12:09 AM Dearborn, MI zł 167 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:00 PM 7h40 Chicago, IL 7:40 PM Dearborn, MI zł 188 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:35 AM 11h50 Chicago, IL 5:25 PM Dearborn, MI zł 189 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:55 PM 6h05 Chicago, IL 3:00 AM Dearborn, MI zł 222 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI:
A bus is zł 104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI costing on average zł 341.
A bus is zł 2,193 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI costing on average zł 2,431.
Other travel options to Dearborn, MI take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Dearborn, MI as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Detroit Wayne County Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in John D. Dingell Transit Center, Dearborn, MI.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Detroit, Greyhound Terminal.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Dearborn, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Dearborn, MI by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines, Porter Airlines, psa airlines to go to Dearborn, MI by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 10 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines.
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