How to travel from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $94.

Distance: 231 miles (373 km)

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$75

Average price

$57

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$330

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5h 31m

Average total duration

5h 1m

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30m

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6h 44m

Average total duration

6h 14m

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4h 26m

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1h 26m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

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Amtrak

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Greyhound

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Spirit Airlines

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from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL

How to get from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak355 Wolverine
    6:29 PM5h11
    John D. Dingell Transit Center, Dearborn, MI
    10:40 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak355 Wolverine
    6:29 PM5h11
    John D. Dingell Transit Center, Dearborn, MI
    10:40 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • envoy airAA3387
    5:00 AM1h23
    Detroit Wayne County Airport
    5:23 AMO'Hare International Airport
    $5031One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak351 Wolverine
    6:44 AM4h48
    John D. Dingell Transit Center, Dearborn, MI
    10:32 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak353 Wolverine
    9:53 AM5h09
    John D. Dingell Transit Center, Dearborn, MI
    2:02 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $761One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM5h10
    Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
    11:25 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    8:20 AM7h00
    Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
    2:20 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    4:20 PM6h05
    Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
    9:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA739
    11:00 AM1h29
    Detroit Wayne County Airport
    11:29 AMO'Hare International Airport
    $5031One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA426
    9:00 AM1h29
    Detroit Wayne County Airport
    9:29 AMO'Hare International Airport
    $5031One-way
    0 transfers
  • skywest airlinesAA5013
    8:20 AM1h50
    Detroit Wayne County Airport
    9:10 AMO'Hare International Airport
    $5031One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL 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 Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dearborn, MI and Chicago, IL including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $44 (€35).

A bus is $60 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $94 (€75).

The fastest way to travel from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 48m.

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

The distance from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL is approximately 231 miles (373 km).
The average frequency per day from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dearborn, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL:
  • Flights mostly depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from John D. Dingell Transit Center, Dearborn, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
  • Buses mostly depart from Detroit, Greyhound Terminal and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
  • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Dearborn, MI to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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