Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $277 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI
How to get from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
350 WolverineCheapest

Fastest
UA5601Other options
364 Blue Water · 354 Wolverine
352 Wolverine
354 Wolverine
FlixBus+
UA5756
AA6196
UA5717Find 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 train, bus, 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.
Mar 21
Mar 22
Mar 23
Mar 24
Mar 25
Mar 26
Mar 27
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI
Travel to Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak, MI.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Royal Oak, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak Station, Royal Oak, MI.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Southfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal).
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Royal Oak, MI by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Royal Oak, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Royal Oak, MI by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Travelling from Chicago, IL to Royal Oak, MI: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

