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Compare train, bus, and flight for Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 53m. 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 $53, while a flight costs an average of $563.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$76 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $563 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $23 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $76 (€64).
A bus is $510 (€427) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $563 (€471).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€64) compared to roughly $71 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.46 (€-4.57). The journey takes 5h 23m versus 4h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL
How to get from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 4:20 PM6h05Detroit, Greyhound Terminal9:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:20 PM6h05Detroit, Greyhound Terminal9:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA15039:02 AM1h28Detroit Wayne County Airport9:30 AMO'Hare International Airport$3031One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 355 Wolverine5:51 PM5h34Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI10:25 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$561One-way0 transfers
- 351 Wolverine6:26 AM5h16Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI10:42 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$921One-way0 transfers
- 353 Wolverine9:35 AM5h37Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI2:12 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1141One-way0 transfers
- 8:20 AM7h00Detroit, Greyhound Terminal2:20 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$511One-way0 transfers
- 11:15 PM7h10Detroit, Greyhound Terminal5:25 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$511One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:25 AM4h50Detroit, Greyhound Terminal11:15 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$601One-way0 transfers
AA39771:31 PM1h34Detroit Wayne County Airport2:05 PMO'Hare International Airport$2551One-way0 transfers- AA41058:54 PM1h36Detroit Wayne County Airport9:30 PMO'Hare International Airport$2551One-way0 transfers
- AA410310:22 AM1h38Detroit Wayne County Airport11:00 AMO'Hare International Airport$2551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $23 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $76 (€64).
A bus is $510 (€427) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $563 (€471).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Detroit, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Detroit, Greyhound Terminal and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with skywest airlines, United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 8 direct flights per day with skywest airlines, United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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