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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 an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 55m. 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 $53, while a flight costs an average of $592.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $592 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 2h 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 $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI costing on average $85 (€71).
A bus is $540 (€453) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI costing on average $592 (€497).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
Tickets start at around $85 (€71) compared to roughly $71 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.06 (€-11.79). The journey takes 5h 25m versus 4h 1m 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 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$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:55 PM6h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:00 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA3499:32 PM1h27O'Hare International Airport11:59 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$3301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 364 Blue Water · 354 Wolverine4:00 PM7h15Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL12:15 AMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$711One-way1 transfer
- 354 Wolverine5:50 PM5h25Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL12:15 AMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$771One-way0 transfers
- 352 Wolverine2:35 PM5h30Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:05 PMDetroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI$771One-way0 transfers
- 11:35 PM6h15Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:50 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:30 PM4h45Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station8:15 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$511One-way0 transfers- 6:20 AM7h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:45 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$611One-way0 transfers
AA397710:30 AM1h30O'Hare International Airport1:00 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2551One-way0 transfers- AA41036:54 AM1h31O'Hare International Airport9:25 AMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2551One-way0 transfers
AA49836:59 PM1h35O'Hare International Airport9:34 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI costing on average $85 (€71).
A bus is $540 (€453) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI costing on average $592 (€497).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 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 United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Detroit, MI by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Detroit, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Detroit, MI by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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