How to Travel from
Detroit to Chicago
by Plane, Rideshare or Car
Schedule
Detroit → Chicago
17:12
Detroit (Michigan, United States of America)
Detroit - Oregon - Chicago
4 transfers
Duration: 9 hours 27 min
02:39
Chicago (Illinois, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Detroit - Chicago
Start
Walk to Washington & Michigan, Duration: 9 min
17:21
Washington & Michigan
Duration: 2 min
17:24
Lafayette & Sixth
Joy
Walk to Detroit, Duration: 2 min
17:35
Detroit
Duration: 1 hours
18:35
Toledo (Amtrak)
Detroit -> Columbus (E Mound St)
Walk to Toledo Bus Stop, Duration: 34 sec
20:25
Toledo Bus Stop
Duration: 5 hours 40 min
02:05
Greyhound: Bus Station
Greyhound: Baltimore - Chicago
Walk to Halsted & Harrison, Duration: 6 min
02:23
Halsted & Harrison
Duration: 8 min
02:32
2300 S Halsted
Halsted
WALK, Duration: 7 min
Finish
20:59
Detroit (Michigan, United States of America)
Detroit - Chicago
3 transfers
Duration: 6 hours 59 min
03:58
Chicago (Illinois, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Detroit - Chicago
Start
Walk to Washington & Lafayette, Duration: 7 min
21:06
Washington & Lafayette
Duration: 1 min
21:08
Fort + 5th
Fort
Walk to Detroit, Duration: 4 min
21:20
Detroit
Duration: 6 hours 5 min
03:25
Greyhound: Bus Station
Greyhound: Chicago - Detroit
Walk to Halsted & Harrison, Duration: 6 min
03:43
Halsted & Harrison
Duration: 8 min
03:51
2300 S Halsted
Halsted
WALK, Duration: 7 min
Finish
20:59
Detroit (Michigan, United States of America)
Detroit - Chicago
3 transfers
Duration: 6 hours 59 min
03:58
Chicago (Illinois, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Detroit - Chicago
Start
Walk to Washington & Lafayette, Duration: 7 min
21:06
Washington & Lafayette
Duration: 2 min
21:08
W Fort & 6th
Fort
Walk to Detroit, Duration: 6 min
21:20
Detroit
Duration: 6 hours 5 min
03:25
Greyhound: Bus Station
Greyhound: Chicago - Detroit
Walk to Halsted & Harrison, Duration: 6 min
03:43
Halsted & Harrison
Duration: 8 min
03:51
2300 S Halsted
Halsted
WALK, Duration: 7 min
Finish
21:34
Detroit (Michigan, United States of America)
Detroit - Oregon - Chicago
4 transfers
Duration: 7 hours 46 min
05:20
Chicago (Illinois, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Detroit - Chicago
Start
Walk to Randolph & Farmer, Duration: 3 min
21:37
Randolph & Farmer
Duration: 8 min
21:46
Third & Michigan
Gratiot
Walk to Detroit, Duration: 8 min
22:00
Detroit
Duration: 1 hours 5 min
23:05
Toledo (Amtrak)
Detroit -> Cincinnati (Greyhound)
Transfer in Oregon, 15 min
23:20
Toledo (Amtrak)
Duration: 5 hours 35 min
04:55
Chicago (Bus Station)
Cleveland -> Chicago
Walk to Halsted & Harrison, Duration: 6 min
05:05
Halsted & Harrison
Duration: 8 min
05:13
2300 S Halsted
Halsted
WALK, Duration: 7 min
Finish
03:46
Detroit (Michigan, United States of America)
Detroit - Chicago
3 transfers
Duration: 8 hours 20 min
12:06
Chicago (Illinois, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Detroit - Chicago
Start
Walk to Randolph & Farmer, Duration: 3 min
03:49
Randolph & Farmer
Duration: 7 min
03:57
Third & Michigan
Gratiot
Walk to Detroit, Duration: 8 min
04:25
Detroit
Duration: 7 hours 10 min
11:35
Greyhound: Bus Station
Greyhound: Chicago - Detroit
Walk to Halsted & Harrison, Duration: 6 min
11:52
Halsted & Harrison
Duration: 7 min
11:59
2300 S Halsted
Halsted
WALK, Duration: 7 min
Finish
11:53
Detroit (Michigan, United States of America)
Detroit - Chicago
3 transfers
Duration: 6 hours 5 min
17:58
Chicago (Illinois, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Detroit - Chicago
Start
Walk to Washington & Michigan, Duration: 9 min
12:02
Washington & Michigan
Duration: 2 min
12:04
Lafayette & Sixth
Vernor
Walk to Detroit, Duration: 2 min
12:15
Detroit
Duration: 5 hours 10 min
17:25
Greyhound: Bus Station
FlixBus: Bellevue WI - Detroit
Walk to Halsted & Harrison, Duration: 6 min
17:42
Halsted & Harrison
Duration: 8 min
17:51
2300 S Halsted
Halsted
WALK, Duration: 7 min
Finish
Three ways to Travel from Detroit to Chicago
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (453 km)
4 h 41 min
453 km.
from $24
Fastest
Plane to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
Select a ticket
Other
Rideshare
4 h 41 min
453 km.
from $17.23
Navigate from Detroit to Chicago
Continue onto Cadillac Square
95 m
Turn right onto Bates Street
75 m
Turn right onto East Congress Street
198 m
Turn left onto Griswold Street
194 m
Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
2 km 709 m
Keep right and take I 75 toward Toledo, Flint
96 m
Keep left and take I 75 South toward Toledo
2 km 963 m
Keep right and take I 96 West toward Lansing
8 km 468 m
Keep left onto Jeffries Freeway (Express)
51 km 306 m
Keep left onto M 14 and take M 14 toward Ann Arbor
331 km 830 m
Keep right toward I 90, SR 51 North
346 m
Keep right and take I 80 East, I 90 Toll Road toward Indiana Toll Road, Chicago Skyway
1 km 588 m
Keep left and take I 90 West toward Chicago, Chicago Skyway West, Indiana Toll Road West
45 km 278 m
Keep left onto Chicago Skyway toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
9 km 450 m
Keep right and drive toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road
1 km 598 m
Keep left
292 m
Keep left onto South Halsted Street
225 m
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
296 m
Turn left
46 m
Turn right
242 m
Arrive at destination
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
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
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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