When should I purchase the train tickets from Chicago to Detroit?

Currently, train tickets prices from Chicago to Detroit are generally similar no matter when you choose to book them. Prices are $40 one-way on average.

Which train companies operate between Chicago to Detroit?

There is a train traveling between Chicago and Detroit which is Amtrak and currently our only available option.. The cheapest Amtrak is what we have recently available with prices starting at $80 round-trip.

How far is Chicago to Detroit by train?

There are 236.5 mi between Chicago and Detroit. By train, the distance is greater, and the train route may stop elsewhere along the way. The train takes 5h 20m, typically.

Is a train the fastest way to get from Chicago to Detroit?

The quickest way is to book a flight from Chicago to Detroit, which can be as quick as 1h 04m onboard Delta. You can also get a train from Chicago to Detroit, or a bus from Chicago to Detroit which can take you longer to arrive at your destination.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Detroit?

Taking a bus to your destination is the cheapest option we’ve found in the past few days. The cheapest price we’ve found for this option is $71, making it less expensive than a flight from Chicago to Detroit and cheaper than a train from Chicago to Detroit.

Trains from Chicago to Detroit from $40

Best deals for train tickets from Chicago to Detroit

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Amtrak

With transfers

5h 40m

From $40

Train - Operated by Amtrak

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Amtrak

With transfers

5h 20m

From $40

Train - Operated by Amtrak

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Amtrak

With transfers

5h 25m

From $40

Train - Operated by Amtrak

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Amtrak

With transfers

5h 40m

From $40

Train - Operated by Amtrak

See offer

Amtrak

With transfers

5h 20m

From $40

Train - Operated by Amtrak

See offer

Amtrak

With transfers

5h 20m

From $40

Train - Operated by Amtrak

See offer

Chicago to Detroit train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Chicago to Detroit

ROUND-TRIP FROM	$80
ONE-WAY FROM	$40
AVG TRAVEL TIME	5h 28m
TRAIN COMPANIES	Amtrak

The best round-trip train deal from Chicago to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $80

The best one-way train deal from Chicago to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $40

Average time it takes to travel by train from Chicago to Detroit

There is 1 train company servicing this route: Amtrak

Chicago Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Chicago

Chicago UnionChicago, 41.87864, -87.64025

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Detroit Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Detroit

DetroitDetroit, 42.368095, -83.072395

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Book round-trip train tickets from Chicago to Detroit

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train tickets from Chicago to Detroit that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.

Amtrak

Jun 29

2:45 amChicago Union

5h 40m

8:25 amDetroit

Jul 6

2:26 amDetroit

5h 06m

7:32 amChicago Union

$80

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Amtrak

Jul 1

1:50 pmChicago Union

5h 20m

7:10 pmDetroit

Jul 15

2:11 pmDetroit

5h 29m

7:40 pmChicago Union

$80

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Amtrak

Jun 15

1:50 pmChicago Union

5h 20m

7:10 pmDetroit

Jun 17

2:11 pmDetroit

5h 29m

7:40 pmChicago Union

$80

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Amtrak

Jul 3

2:45 amChicago Union

5h 40m

8:25 amDetroit

Jul 19

2:26 amDetroit

5h 06m

7:32 amChicago Union

$80

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Amtrak

Jul 8

10:15 amChicago Union

5h 25m

3:40 pmDetroit

Jul 9

2:26 amDetroit

5h 06m

7:32 amChicago Union

$80

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Amtrak

Jul 28

1:50 pmChicago Union

5h 20m

7:10 pmDetroit

Jul 31

2:26 amDetroit

5h 06m

7:32 amChicago Union

$80

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Book one-way train tickets from Chicago to Detroit

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Chicago to Detroit we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.

Amtrak

Jul 4

2:45 amChicago Union

5h 40m

8:25 amDetroit

$40

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Amtrak

Jul 5

1:50 pmChicago Union

5h 20m

7:10 pmDetroit

$40

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Amtrak

Jun 27

10:15 amChicago Union

5h 25m

3:40 pmDetroit

$40

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Amtrak

Sep 3

2:45 amChicago Union

5h 40m

8:25 amDetroit

$40

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Amtrak

Jun 14

1:50 pmChicago Union

5h 20m

7:10 pmDetroit

$40

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Amtrak

Jun 23

1:50 pmChicago Union

5h 20m

7:10 pmDetroit

$40

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Choose the best way to get from Chicago to Detroit

Buses

5h 10m

$31 one-way$71 round-trip

Nonstop · from $71

Distance to downtown

19M • 0.8 mi

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Chicago to Detroit Buses

Trains

5h 20m

$40 one-way$80 round-trip

Nonstop · from $80

Distance to downtown

ET9 • 2.3 mi

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Chicago to Detroit Trains

Flights

1h 04m

$54 one-way$119 round-trip

1 stop · from $75

Distance to downtown

DTW • 17.3 mi

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Chicago to Detroit Flights

FAQs for booking trains from Chicago to Detroit

You can purchase a ticket from Chicago to Detroit within the week and expect to pay $40 or more one-way. At $40 on average, one-way train tickets from Chicago to Detroit are best booked early to save more on your trip.

It takes 5h 20m to get from Chicago to Detroit by train. Your arrival can differ by about 0h 08m. This largely depends on whether your train ride includes stops or a direct route from Chicago to Detroit. Take the Amtrak train from Chicago and you’ll arrive in your destination quickly.