How to travel from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL
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4.6Travel Information to Chicago, IL from Detroit, MI
 Distance | 237 miles (383 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | $41 - $125 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $41 (€36) • 5 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $125 (€109) • 1 h 21 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Sky West 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, Sky West 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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How to get from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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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 travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey to Chicago from Detroit, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
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 travel from Detroit to Chicago.
FAQs: Travel from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL
There are 3 travel options to Chicago, IL from Detroit, MI. You can take a 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 $41 (€36) compared to other travel options to Chicago, IL:
Taking a bus costs $84 (€73) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $125 (€109).
Taking a bus costs $6 (€6) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $47 (€41).
The quickest way to travel from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 21 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 10 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 5 h 6 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 237 miles (383 km) from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL.
The average frequency per day from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
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 when traveling from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL:
- You can travel by bus to Chicago, IL from Detroit, MI with FlixBus, Greyhound or OurBus, and you can find FlixBus Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL tickets for $36 (€31) on Omio.
- You can go to Chicago, IL from Detroit, MI by plane with Sky West Airlines, American Airlines, United or Republic Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $253 (€219) with Republic Airlines from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL on Omio.
- You can go to Chicago, IL from Detroit, MI by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for $48 (€41) with Amtrak from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to Chicago, IL with FlixBus or Greyhound.
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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