The cheapest and fastest trains from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
€52
Average price
€63
Fastest journey
5 h 6 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
384 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL will cost around €63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
Of the 3 trains that leave Detroit, MI for Chicago, IL on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 384 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 6 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 5 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
351 Wolverine
355 Wolverine
353 Wolverine
351 Wolverine
353 Wolverine
355 WolverineTravel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €187.
Distance: 384 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€59 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €223 Average price |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
351 Wolverine | 11:26 AM Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI | 5h06 | 4:32 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
353 Wolverine | 2:35 PM Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI | 5h27 | 8:02 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
355 Wolverine | 11:11 PM Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI | 5h29 | 4:40 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL
Distance 384 km |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 04:56 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Detroit, MI and Chicago, IL from €36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station.
- Cuisine Restaurant
- New Center Eatery
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1
- Hotel St. Regis
- The Inn on Ferry Street
- MotorCity Casino Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas
- platforms are accessible via the main entrance.
- QLine streetcar
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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