4.9
4.6Travel Information to Detroit, MI from Chicago, IL
 Distance | 237 miles (383 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | $29 - $80 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $29 (€26) • 5 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $80 (€73) • 1 h 20 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak |
Travel 237 miles (383 km) by bus, train or flight between Chicago, IL and Detroit, MI. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI.
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.
Cheapest
Fastest
AA1713Other options
354 Wolverine350 Wolverine364 Blue Water · 354 Wolverine
FlixBusFlixBusundefined · undefinedAA2400 · AA1860AA2999 · AA1860AA1606 · AA1297Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Nov 28
Nov 29
Nov 30
Dec 01
Dec 02
Dec 03
Dec 04
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI
Travel to Detroit, MI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI.
There are 3 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Detroit, MI including taking a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $29 (€26) compared to other travel options to Detroit, MI:
Taking a bus costs $52 (€47) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $80 (€73).
Taking a bus costs $13 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $41 (€37) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Detroit, MI that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 10 min.
Train takes 5 h 20 min on average.
The distance is approximately 237 miles (383 km) from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI.
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI is:
- 7 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Chicago, IL and Detroit, MI as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI:
The following travel companies offer services from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI:
- Travel with FlixBus or Greyhound to go to Detroit, MI by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Greyhound Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI tickets on Omio for $29 (€26).
- Spirit Airlines, United, American Airlines or Republic Airlines can get you to Detroit, MI by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Spirit Airlines from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI for $80 (€73) on Omio.
- Amtrak can get you to Detroit, MI by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI for $41 (€37) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Detroit, MI with FlixBus or Greyhound with 4 direct buses per day.
- You can find 3 direct flights per day to take to Detroit, MI with United, American Airlines or Republic Airlines.
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to Detroit, MI with Amtrak.
Direct services to Detroit, MI tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
Travelling from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
