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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Troy, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Troy, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. 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 $64, while a flight costs an average of $574.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$99 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $574 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Troy, MI:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Troy, MI costing on average $99 (€82).
A bus is $510 (€426) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Troy, MI costing on average $574 (€479).
Other travel options to Troy, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
Tickets start at around $64 (€53) compared to roughly $72 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 7h 30m versus 4h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Troy, MI
How to get from Chicago, IL to Troy, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Troy, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:15 PM5h56Chicago, IL1:11 AMTroy, MI$661One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:15 PM5h56Chicago, IL1:11 AMTroy, MI$661One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:15 PM5h56Chicago, IL1:11 AMTroy, MI$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:30 PM13h10Chicago, IL4:40 AMTroy, MI$801One-way0 transfers- 2:30 PM13h10Chicago, IL3:40 AMTroy, MI$881One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Troy, MI:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Troy, MI costing on average $99 (€82).
A bus is $510 (€426) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Troy, MI costing on average $574 (€479).
Other travel options to Troy, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Troy, MI as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Troy Transit Center, Troy, MI.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Southfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal).
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Troy, MI by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Troy, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Troy, MI by train.
- 13 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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