Trains tickets from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI

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Today25 Dec
from US$37
Tomorrow26 Dec
from US$66
Fri27 Dec
from US$66
Sat28 Dec
from US$57
Sun29 Dec
from US$66
Mon30 Dec
from US$66
Tue31 Dec
from US$42
Wed1 Jan
from US$42

Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 26 December at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: 26 December at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 26 December at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: 27 December at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 December at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: 26 December at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 December at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: 26 December at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 December at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: 27 December at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

Train Chicago to Detroit: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$59
Average train trip duration5h 25m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure06:45
Distance237 miles
Latest train departure17:50

Chicago to Detroit Trains

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Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Detroit from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Detroit

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Chicago to Detroit cost?

    The average train ticket price from Chicago to Detroit is US$59. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Chicago to Detroit is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Chicago to Detroit?

    A train trip between Chicago and Detroit is around 5h 25m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 239 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Chicago and Detroit?

    The number of trains from Chicago to Detroit can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Chicago to Detroit by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Chicago to Detroit?

    When taking the train from Chicago to Detroit, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
23/12
US$114
24/12
US$108
Today
US$37
26/12
US$66
27/12
US$66
28/12
US$57
29/12
US$66
30/12
US$66
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Detroit was searched and found on 25 Dec 2024 with a price of US$37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Detroit as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$37 to US$659 for a train ticket from Chicago to Detroit based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$57, which is on 2024-12-28.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and Detroit is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Detroit.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Detroit, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Chicago and Detroit, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Chicago to Detroit.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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