Travel from Detroit to Chicago
There are multiple ways to get from Detroit to Chicago besides driving yourself. The main methods are to ride a bus, take a train, or fly. Which of these ways is best for you depends on how much you value price, speed, and comfort. Here is what you need to know:
Fastest time
4h 59m
Cheapest ticket
44 $
Daily trips
3
Traveling by Amtrak train is the most comfortable way to get from Detroit to Chicago. Fares start at about £25, with 3 trains departing each day.
This route is operated by Amtrak Wolverine, and has great amenities like free Wi-Fi, power outlets, a café car and on-board bathroom.
Fastest time
5h 20m
Cheapest ticket
5 $
Daily trips
22
With ticket prices as low as £3, and 22 trips departing throughout the day, traveling by bus between Detroit and Chicago is a convenient, budget-friendly option.
The bus carriers servicing this route — Miller Transportation, Greyhound and Megabus — offer amenities like free Wi-Fi, power outlets and on-board bathrooms.
Fastest time
1h 28m
Cheapest ticket
130 $
Daily trips
122
With a typical travel time of about 1 hour 30 minutes for nonstop flights, taking a plane is definitely the quickest way to get from Detroit to Chicago.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport suggests arriving 2 hours prior to your scheduled flight, so plan accordingly. With DTW located 21 miles southwest of downtown Detroit, you’re looking at around 4 hours of total time in transit (flight time, security, getting to the airport), which is only a little bit shorter than a train trip.
Fastest time
4h 59m
Cheapest ticket
44 $
Daily trips
3
Traveling by Amtrak train is the most comfortable way to get from Detroit to Chicago. Fares start at about £25, with 3 trains departing each day.
This route is operated by Amtrak Wolverine, and has great amenities like free Wi-Fi, power outlets, a café car and on-board bathroom.
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