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Compare bus, train, 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 €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 €27, and a flight costs an average of €40.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
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€60 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €210 Average price |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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