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- This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: 6 April atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: 6 April atDestination city: DetroitDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: 6 April atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: 7 April atDestination city: DetroitDestination location: Amtrak StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Train Chicago to Detroit: Trip Overview
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Train Companies
Based on 5025 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$40.00
Amtrak Chicago Detroit recent customer reviews
I've taken Amtrak twice in a week. Each time we arrived an hour late.
Virgil S.
So bat
Laure G.
Wear layers. The temperature of the carraige fluctuate greatly.
Annmarie O.
Chicago to Detroit Trains
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Detroit
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!
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 4h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 239 miles that separates the two cities.
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 are 3. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Chicago to Detroit by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Detroit was searched and found on 8 Apr 2025 with a price of US$44To 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$44 to US$369 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$44, which is on 2025-04-08.
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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