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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Detroit, 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 23m. 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 $123.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $393 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Detroit, MI:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI costing on average $75 (€60).
A bus is $331 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI costing on average $393 (€317).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI
How to get from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:55 PM6h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:00 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:55 PM6h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:00 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA21359:29 PM1h28O'Hare International Airport11:57 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$3971One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 350 Wolverine6:45 AM5h50Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL1:35 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$541One-way0 transfers
- 354 Wolverine4:50 PM5h30Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:20 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$761One-way0 transfers
- 352 Wolverine2:15 PM5h35Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL8:50 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$911One-way0 transfers
- 11:35 PM6h15Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:50 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:30 PM5h10Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station8:40 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$471One-way0 transfers- 6:20 AM7h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:45 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$511One-way0 transfers
- UA11507:20 AM1h32O'Hare International Airport9:52 AMDetroit Wayne County Airport$3971One-way0 transfers
- UA24267:47 PM1h32O'Hare International Airport10:19 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$3971One-way0 transfers
- UA575610:50 AM1h37O'Hare International Airport1:27 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$3971One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI costing on average $75 (€60).
A bus is $331 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI costing on average $393 (€317).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Detroit, MI as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Detroit, Greyhound Terminal.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Detroit, MI by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Detroit, MI by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus to go to Detroit, MI by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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