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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 €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. 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 €39, while a flight costs an average of €170.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€68 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €170 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m 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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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 €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI costing on average €68.
A bus is €131 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI costing on average €170.
Other travel options to Dearborn, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
Tickets start at around €68 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-10.83. The journey takes 4h 58m 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.
- 6:20 AM7h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:45 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal€381One-way0 transfers
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- 6:20 AM7h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:45 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal€381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA561112:29 PM1h16O'Hare International Airport2:45 PMFlint€3941One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:35 PM6h15Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:50 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal€411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM7h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:25 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal€441One-way0 transfers- · 6:30 AM8h10Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station3:40 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal€481One-way1 transfer
AA398012:58 PM1h33O'Hare International Airport3:31 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport€2371One-way0 transfers- AA40128:59 PM1h35O'Hare International Airport11:34 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport€2371One-way0 transfers
- AA39475:00 PM1h36O'Hare International Airport7:36 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport€2371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI costing on average €68.
A bus is €131 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Dearborn, MI costing on average €170.
Other travel options to Dearborn, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 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 Spirit Airlines to go to Dearborn, MI by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Dearborn, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Dearborn, MI by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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