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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 29 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
384 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 5 buses that leave Detroit, MI for Chicago, IL every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 384 km distance in an average of 7 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
16:206h05Detroit, Greyhound Terminal21:25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station£421One-way0 changes- 23:157h10Detroit, Greyhound Terminal5:25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station£431One-way0 changes
- · 11:559h10Detroit, Greyhound Terminal20:05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station£581One-way1 change
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FlixBus7:157h10Detroit, Greyhound Terminal13:25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station£581One-way1 change - FlixBus10:457h50Detroit, Greyhound Terminal17:35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station£581One-way0 changes
- 16:206h05Detroit, Greyhound Terminal21:25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station£421One-way0 changes
- 23:157h10Detroit, Greyhound Terminal5:25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station£431One-way0 changes
- +FlixBus7:157h10Detroit, Greyhound Terminal13:25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station£581One-way1 change
- FlixBus10:457h50Detroit, Greyhound Terminal17:35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station£581One-way0 changes
- · 11:559h10Detroit, Greyhound Terminal20:05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station£581One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £176.
Distance: 384 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£46 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price | £299 Average Price |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL coaches for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 23:15 Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 7h10 | 5:25 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 28 May | |||||
| +FlixBus | 7:15 Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 7h10 | 13:25 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 10:45 Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 7h50 | 17:35 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| · | 11:55 Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 9h10 | 20:05 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 change | |
| 16:20 Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 6h05 | 21:25 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Greyhound?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Greyhound, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Barons Bus to find the best option for your trip from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Barons Bus to find the best option for your trip from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL
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Buses from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:56, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 384 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 384 km |
Average bus duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 4:56 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus from Detroit, MI to Chicago, ILYou can travel by bus between Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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