How to travel from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI
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4.6Travel Information to Detroit, MI from Chicago, IL
 Distance | 237 miles (383 km) |
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 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.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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Amtrak, FlixBus and United will get you to Detroit from Chicago at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Chicago to Detroit, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel between Chicago and Detroit.
FAQs: Travel 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.
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