MI → IL · about 234 miles
Detroit to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 43 direct buses and trains a week from Detroit to Chicago. The fastest takes 4 hours 50 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:26 AM and the last at 11:15 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 43
- Fastest trip
- 4h 50m
- First departure
- 6:26 AM
- Last departure
- 11:15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:26 AM | 10:32 AM | 5h 06m | Daily | Detroit to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:26 AM | 10:42 AM | 5h 16m | Daily | Detroit to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:25 AM | 11:15 AM | 4h 50m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:25 AM | 11:20 AM | 4h 55m | Tue | Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 2:20 PM | 7h 00m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:35 AM | 2:02 PM | 5h 27m | Daily | Detroit to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:35 AM | 2:12 PM | 5h 37m | Daily | Detroit to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:45 AM | 4:30 PM | 6h 45m | Daily | Detroit Bus Station to Chicago 95th / Dan Ryan | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:20 PM | 9:25 PM | 6h 05m | Daily | Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:51 PM | 10:25 PM | 5h 34m | Daily | Detroit to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:11 PM | 10:40 PM | 5h 29m | Daily | Detroit to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:15 PM | 5:25 AM +1 day | 7h 10m | Daily | Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Detroit
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Detroit
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Detroit to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 50 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 29 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Detroit to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 11:15 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Detroit to Chicago?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Detroit?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Detroit Amtrak station and Detroit Bus Station.