There are 9 ways to get from Illinois to Detroit Airport (DTW) by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
2h 39m$132–465Bus via Jefferson & Griswold
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 58m$45–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
5h 39m$152–231Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 39mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to Detroit (DTW)265.2 mi
4h 25mDrive 265.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 265.2 mi
4h 25m$49–70Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
3h 8m$132–655Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
4h 11m$65–416Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
4h 13m$749–1,186
Illinois to Detroit Airport (DTW) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to bus via Jefferson & Griswold which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to subway and fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Dearborn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Illinois and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 240 miles. The road distance is 266.8 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Illinois to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Illinois to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Illinois to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $700 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week, and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago to Detroit (DTW)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Illinois to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 11:02 in Illinois and 12:02 in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Illinois to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Illinois to Detroit Airport (DTW).
There are 554+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Illinois and Detroit Airport (DTW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.