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Nov 5 — Nov 121
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1h 42m
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3h 11m
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3h 11m
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5h 40m
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5h 40m
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5h 20m
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Detroit train information

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ROUND-TRIP FROM

$74

ONE-WAY FROM

$11

POPULAR STATION

Detroit

POPULAR TRAIN COMPANY

Amtrak
The cheapest round-trip train ticket to Detroit is from Chicago, starting at $74. This price was found within the last 72 hours.
The cheapest one-way train ticket to Detroit is from Jackson, starting at $11. This price was found within the last 72 hours.
Detroit is one of the most popular stations in Detroit
Amtrak services this train route

Detroit Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Detroit
DetroitDetroit, 42.368095, -83.072395

Book round-trip train tickets to Detroit

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train tickets 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
Nov 12
5:50 pmChicago Union
5h 20m
12:10 amDetroit
Nov 13
6:11 pmDetroit
5h 29m
10:40 pmChicago Union
Amtrak
Nov 14
6:45 amChicago Union
5h 40m
1:25 pmDetroit
Nov 16
6:11 pmDetroit
5h 29m
10:40 pmChicago Union
Amtrak
Nov 19
6:45 amChicago Union
5h 40m
1:25 pmDetroit
Nov 20
6:11 pmDetroit
5h 29m
10:40 pmChicago Union
Amtrak
Nov 5
6:45 amChicago Union
5h 40m
1:25 pmDetroit
Nov 6
6:26 amDetroit
5h 06m
10:32 amChicago Union
Amtrak
Nov 7
6:45 amChicago Union
5h 40m
1:25 pmDetroit
Nov 12
6:11 pmDetroit
5h 29m
10:40 pmChicago Union
Amtrak
Nov 13
5:50 pmChicago Union
5h 20m
12:10 amDetroit
Nov 16
6:11 pmDetroit
5h 29m
10:40 pmChicago Union

Book one-way train tickets to Detroit

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find available train tickets by date.
Amtrak
Nov 5
10:28 pmJackson
1h 42m
12:10 amDetroit
Amtrak
Nov 7
10:14 amKalamazoo
3h 11m
1:25 pmDetroit
Amtrak
Nov 14
10:14 amKalamazoo
3h 11m
1:25 pmDetroit
Amtrak
Dec 12
6:45 amChicago Union
5h 40m
1:25 pmDetroit
Amtrak
Dec 4
6:45 amChicago Union
5h 40m
1:25 pmDetroit
Amtrak
Nov 12
5:50 pmChicago Union
5h 20m
12:10 amDetroit

FAQs for booking trains to Detroit

How do you get to downtown Detroit from the Detroit Amtrak Station?

Passengers arriving on trains to Detroit will be getting off at the Detroit Amtrak Station in New Center Detroit. This station is ideally located in an area that has become a commercial and historic district of uptown Detroit. To get to New Center, travelers just have to walk a few blocks north and they’ll be right in the hustle and bustle of New Center Detroit. Midtown is another central district that’s popular as a university area with popular stores and clubs. To get to Midtown once you get off your Detroit train, you can either ride the number 4 or 16 bus, or the QLINE tram, and you’ll be there in a short time. As for getting to the Central Financial District of downtown Detroit from the Amtrak train station, travelers can hop on the same number 4 or 16 bus and the QLINE; you will just get off farther along the line.

Do I need personal identification to travel to Detroit by train?

If you have Detroit train tickets, you’ll be arriving at the Detroit train station on an Amtrak train line. Amtrak is the company that operates all the nation’s commuter railways. Per their requirements, you’ll be asked to present a valid form of photo identification along with your Detroit train tickets. There are various documents that are considered valid forms of ID, e.g., a driver’s license, passport, military IDs, and even student IDs. Passengers may be asked to show their travel documents, including both ticket and ID, when purchasing their tickets, as well as when boarding or while riding the train.

What type of luggage services does the Detroit Amtrak Station offer?

If you’re arriving on trains to Detroit, your baggage allowance will be limited depending on your type of train fare, as will the available services at both departure and arrival stations. In some instances, the Detroit Amtrak Station will not have checked-baggage services. Therefore, no matter where you’re traveling from to get to Detroit, train passengers will not be allowed checked luggage. In this case, when traveling to Detroit by train, you will only be allowed up to two personal items and up to two carry-on bags. The Detroit Amtrak Station does have Station Staff to provide baggage assistance upon your arrival, limited only to those carry-on items.

Does the Detroit Amtrak Station have accessible facilities?

Traveling on a train to Detroit as a passenger with reduced mobility, you will be pleased to find that there are either ramps or wheelchair lifts to assist you when you’re getting off the Detroit trains. Passengers may also request personal assistance if necessary. This service is available throughout the train station’s hours of operation. Once you’re off the train, the platform is accessible and not very high. The station has wheelchairs available upon request, as well as accessible restrooms and ticket offices. The station exit has a wheelchair-accessible ramp leading to the street.

What are the best things to do near the Detroit Amtrak Station?

Detroit Amtrak Station is perfectly located near the city’s up-and-coming New Center business district. Just a few minutes’ walk from the station, you can visit the Fischer Building, with its ornate art-deco style and theater inside. Right across the street, you can enjoy the outdoors and relax at the New Center Park and Gardens. In the summer, the park hosts events and festivals. If you’re a fan of architectural landmarks, the park is right next-door to the famous Cadillac Place, part of Detroit’s contribution as Motor City USA and the Automotive Capital of the World.

How much is a train ticket to Detroit?

The average price you’ll pay to travel by train to Detroit will be determined by where you’re coming from. If you’re leaving from Chicago the lowest ticket price is usually about $89, from Toledo it’s about $122 and from Ann Arbor it’s around $14.

What is the main train station in Detroit?

You’ll find most people utilize Detroit in Detroit. It’s one of the busiest and most populated stations in the area. Major cities accessible by Detroit are Chicago, Toledo, and Ann Arbor.

What train companies go to Detroit?

Amtrak is one of the top choices made by momondo users seeking to travel by train to Detroit.

How far in advance should I book a train to Detroit?

Ride a one-way train to Detroit for $11 on average this week. The price of a train ticket to Detroit remains generally consistent for the next 3 months. Seats may fill unexpectedly, so book when you can to secure your seat.

How far is the center of Detroit from Detroit station?

It is 2.3 mi to get from Detroit station to the center of Detroit.

How far is Detroit from Comerica Park, Ford Field and Fox Theatre?

You will need to travel 2.4 mi to get from Detroit to Comerica Park, 2.3 mi to get from Detroit to Ford Field, and 2.3 mi to get from Detroit to Fox Theatre.


Popular train routes to Detroit

Most frequently searched train routes to Detroit, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Detroit from Chicago
Fastest travel time5h 20m
Cheapest price$89

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