237 miles (383 km) | |
Bus, train or flight | |
$35 - $43 | |
Bus • $35 (€32) • 5 h 10 min | |
Flight • $43 (€39) • 1 h 22 min | |
FlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak |
Travel 237 miles (383 km) by bus, train or flight to Chicago, IL from Detroit, MI. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL.
How to get from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound will get you between Detroit and 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 the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.
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 journey.
You can get between Detroit, MI and Chicago, IL 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $35 (€32) compared to other travel options to Chicago, IL:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $43 (€39).
Taking a bus costs $6 (€6) less than taking a train, which costs on average $42 (€37) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Chicago, IL from Detroit, MI is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 22 min.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Getting to Chicago, IL by bus takes 5 h 10 min on average.
Train takes on average 5 h 6 min.
The distance from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is approximately 237 miles (383 km).
The average frequency per day from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL 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 from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Chicago, IL 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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