What is the distance between Detroit and Chicago?

It's about 385 km (239 miles) from Detroit to Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Detroit to Chicago from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to Chicago on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	7h 10m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	8h 55m	7:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	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	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	6h 5m	9:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
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
	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	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	7h 10m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	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	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

Next departures for Detroit to Chicago on November 23
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 24
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 25
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	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	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	9h 15m	12:35am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Chicago on November 26
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

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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 a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 5 hours 27 minutes, and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 27mAverage Duration

381 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $235	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $180	Average Duration5h 27m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 65 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $53

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

4/55,594 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

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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 travelling from Detroit, MI to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between Detroit and Chicago?
It's about 385 km (239 miles) from Detroit to Chicago.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, 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

11-17

$77

11-18

$80

Today

$70

11-20

$68

11-21

$67

11-22

$67

11-23

$68

11-24

$67

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $67

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 $67 to $114 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 $67 which is on 2025-11-21.

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.