- Must visit
Art Institute of Chicago
Major art museum with global collections, notable Impressionist works, and a landmark setting beside Millennium Park.
Cheapest price on 11 Oct
£68
Average ticket price on 11 Oct
£99
Fastest journey on 11 Oct
5 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 11 Oct
5 h 29 m
Trains on 11 Oct
3
Distance
384 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
On Sun 11 Oct, we found 3 trains from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 384 km distance in an average of 5 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 37 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.
351 Wolverine
353 Wolverine
355 Wolverine
351 Wolverine
355 Wolverine
353 WolverineTrains from Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 384 km distance in 5h 6m.
Distance 384 km |
Average train duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 4:56 |
Last train 21:30 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL trains for today, Saturday 10 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
353 Wolverine | 9:35 Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI | 5h37 | 14:12 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
355 Wolverine | 17:51 Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI | 5h34 | 22:25 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Major art museum with global collections, notable Impressionist works, and a landmark setting beside Millennium Park.
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Bustling avenue for architecture, shopping, river views, and easy walking between landmark buildings and major attractions.
Scenic pedestrian route along the Chicago River with terraces, bridges, boat access, and excellent close-up architecture views.
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Expensive by US city standards: hotels, dining and attractions add up, though buses and the 'L' help keep daily costs manageable.
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Most Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL trains use the Detroit Amtrak to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Detroit, MI and Chicago, IL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Detroit Amtrak is 4 km from Detroit city centre. Public transport options include:
Detroit Amtrak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Cuisine Restaurant, New Center Eatery
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Detroit Amtrak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Detroit Amtrak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Detroit Amtrak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Detroit Amtrak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Detroit Amtrak: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel St. Regis, The Inn on Ferry Street, MotorCity Casino Hotel.
Union Station is 3 km from Chicago city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, Lou Mitchell's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Kimpton Gray Hotel, JW Marriott Chicago, W Chicago - City Center.
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