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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Detroit to Chicago

Composite routes from Detroit to Chicago

Cheapest
4 h 41 min
Car
453 km.
from $24
Fastest
1 h 7 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Detroit to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$402.17

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Detroit to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$293.48
Plane from Detroit to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$217.39

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Detroit to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$510.87
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Detroit to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$543.48

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$119.57

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$141.30
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$76.09

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$86.96
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$40.22

Miller Transportation

Phone:
+1 800-544-2383
Website:
ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to South
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$59.78

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
info@baronsbus.com
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$41.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Chicago is to bus which costs $19.57 - $141.30 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $65.22 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Detroit to Chicago?

The distance between Detroit and Chicago is 467 km. The road distance is 452.9 km.

How do I travel from Detroit to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $19.57 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Chicago?

The bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station takes 6h including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Chicago bus from?

Detroit to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Detroit to Chicago?

The best way to get from Detroit to Chicago is to bus which takes 6h and costs $19.57 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $31.52 - $130.43 and takes 6h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $65.22 - $282.61 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Detroit to Chicago bus arrive?

Detroit to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 14:11 in Detroit and 13:11 in Chicago.

Can I drive from Detroit to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Chicago is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Detroit to Chicago.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Chicago?

Book your Detroit to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1243+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $56.58 per night.
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