IL → MI · about 234 miles
Chicago to Detroit bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 43 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Detroit. The fastest takes 4 hours 45 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:20 AM and the last at 11:35 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 43
- Fastest trip
- 4h 45m
- First departure
- 6:20 AM
- Last departure
- 11:35 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:20 AM | 2:45 PM | 7h 25m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 1:25 PM | 5h 40m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Detroit | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 1:30 PM | 5h 45m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Detroit | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 6:25 PM | 7h 25m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:15 PM | 8:40 PM | 5h 25m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Detroit | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:30 PM | 8:15 PM | 4h 45m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 5h 00m | Thu | Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:35 PM | 9:05 PM | 5h 30m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Detroit | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:55 PM | 11:00 PM | 6h 05m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 12:10 AM +1 day | 5h 20m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Detroit | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 12:15 AM +1 day | 5h 25m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Detroit | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:35 PM | 6:50 AM +1 day | 6h 15m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Detroit
Return trip: Detroit to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Detroit?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 45 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Detroit?
The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 11:35 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Detroit?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Detroit leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.