How to travel from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL

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Travel Information from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL

distanceDistance237 miles (383 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$35 - $43
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $35 (€32) • 5 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $43 (€39) • 1 h 22 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, 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.

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from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL

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

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bus

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.

Greyhound
08:35AM6h45
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
02:20PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$651One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
08:35AM6h45
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
02:20PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$651One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Republic AirlinesAA4350
05:00AM1h28
Detroit Wayne County Airport
05:28AMO'Hare International Airport
$3041One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak355 Wolverine
06:11PM5h29
Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI
10:40PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$761One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak353 Wolverine
09:35AM5h27
Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI
02:02PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$1111One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak351 Wolverine
06:26AM5h06
Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI
10:32AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$1111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:15AM5h10
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
11:25AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$701One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
04:20PM6h05
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
09:25PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM7h50
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal
05:35PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$781One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA387 · AA1038
06:00AM5h37
Detroit Wayne County Airport
10:37AMO'Hare International Airport
$3181One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2735 · AA2488
03:03PM5h13
Detroit Wayne County Airport
07:16PMO'Hare International Airport
$3181One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2735 · AA815
03:03PM7h28
Detroit Wayne County Airport
09:31PMO'Hare International Airport
$3181One-way
1 transfer

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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.

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