What is the distance between Detroit and Chicago?

The distance separating Detroit and Chicago is 239 miles (385 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to Chicago?

If you're headed to Chicago from Detroit, chances are that your bus will leave from Detroit Bus Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Grant Park, Architectural River Cruise, Brookfield Zoo and Robie House.

Bus Detroit to Chicago from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to Chicago on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	6h 5m	9:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 50m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	7h 10m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	9h 15m	12:35am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 15m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Chicago on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	7h	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	5h 10m	11:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 50m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	6h 5m	9:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	9h 15m	12:35am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Chicago on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	7h	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	5h 10m	11:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 50m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	6h 5m	9:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	9h 55m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Chicago on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 10m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	5h 10m	11:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	7h	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 50m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	9h 55m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Chicago on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	9h 15m	12:35am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	6h 5m	9:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	10h 35m	4:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 50m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	7h 10m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	7h 10m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	6h 5m	9:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	10h 35m	4:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 50m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 15m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	7h	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	5h 10m	11:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 50m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	6h 5m	9:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	9h 15m	12:35am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	7h	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	5h 10m	11:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 50m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	6h 5m	9:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	9h 15m	12:35am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 5 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 27mAverage Duration

237 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $137	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $125	Average Duration5h 27m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,317 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Detroit Chicago recent customer reviews

It was 35 people on the bus and a dog bus driver didn’t know where he was going continued to ask Passenger Ford directions

Robert E.

December 12, 2020

They let us off on the wrong stop. We were suppose to get off in 95th but instead they let us off downtown. And I had to get an Uber. I paid just as much for the Uber than the greyhound. Did I mention my daughter had her 4 month old infant with her which is why I tried to get her closer to her destination. Very disappointed.

Taylor S.

January 10, 2020

Greyhound is still one of the best ways in which I travel across the US. I enjoy their services most of the time. I was disappointed for the first time when I was told that the bus that was to take me from Ports Authority Greyhound Station at 10:15pm on Thursday 25th July, 2019 to arrive Detroit at 11:30am on Friday 26th July, had no driver to take us. I had a 2:00pm appointment in Detroit on Friday 26th July which I ultimately missed.

Oluwapamilerin K.

July 31, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting excellent host service and spacious seating with ample legroom. The train's punctuality at Detroit was also appreciated. However, one user mentioned experiencing motion sickness during the ride due to being thrown around a bit too much. Overall, the feedback is largely favorable regarding comfort and timeliness.

Amtrak Detroit Chicago recent customer reviews

It was fine. I got thrown around a little much and I unfortunately encountered motion sickness.

Foresteen H.

April 22, 2023

Our first train ride. Everything was great 😁

David S.

December 27, 2024

The train was in time at Detroit

Jose G.

July 6, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Chicago?

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between Detroit and Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$98

11/14

$53

Today

$53

11/16

$50

11/17

$40

11/18

$39

11/19

$42

11/20

$42

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit, MI to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $98 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.