Trains from Chicago to Detroit from $39

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CHI — DTT

Jul 5 — Jul 121

1 adult

Sat 7/5

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Amtrak

With transfers

5h 20m

From $39

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Amtrak

With transfers

5h 20m

From $39

Train - Operated by Amtrak

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Amtrak

With transfers

5h 20m

From $39

Train - Operated by Amtrak

See offer

Amtrak

With transfers

5h 20m

From $39

Train - Operated by Amtrak

See offer

Amtrak

With transfers

5h 20m

From $39

Train - Operated by Amtrak

See offer

Amtrak

With transfers

5h 20m

From $39

Train - Operated by Amtrak

See offer

Chicago to Detroit train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Chicago to Detroit

ROUND-TRIP FROM	$78
ONE-WAY FROM	$39
AVG TRAVEL TIME	5h 31m
TRAIN COMPANIES	Amtrak

The best round-trip train deal from Chicago to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $78

The best one-way train deal from Chicago to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $39

Average time it takes to travel by train from Chicago to Detroit

There is 1 train company servicing this route: Amtrak

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Chicago Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Chicago

Chicago UnionChicago, 41.87864, -87.64025

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Detroit Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Detroit

DetroitDetroit, 42.368095, -83.072395

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Book round-trip train tickets from Chicago to Detroit

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train tickets from Chicago to Detroit that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.

Amtrak

Jul 8

6:45 amChicago Union

5h 40m

1:25 pmDetroit

Jul 9

6:26 amDetroit

5h 06m

10:32 amChicago Union

$78

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Amtrak

Jul 2

6:45 amChicago Union

5h 40m

1:25 pmDetroit

Aug 6

6:26 amDetroit

5h 06m

10:32 amChicago Union

$78

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Amtrak

Jul 8

6:45 amChicago Union

5h 40m

1:25 pmDetroit

Jul 12

6:11 pmDetroit

5h 29m

10:40 pmChicago Union

$78

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Amtrak

Jul 1

6:45 amChicago Union

5h 40m

1:25 pmDetroit

Jul 2

6:26 amDetroit

5h 06m

10:32 amChicago Union

$78

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Amtrak

Jun 30

6:45 amChicago Union

5h 40m

1:25 pmDetroit

Jul 1

6:11 pmDetroit

5h 29m

10:40 pmChicago Union

$83

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Amtrak

Jul 15

2:15 pmChicago Union

5h 25m

8:40 pmDetroit

Jul 16

6:11 pmDetroit

5h 29m

10:40 pmChicago Union

$87

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Book one-way train tickets from Chicago to Detroit

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Chicago to Detroit we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.

Amtrak

Aug 26

5:50 pmChicago Union

5h 20m

12:10 amDetroit

$39

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Amtrak

Sep 9

5:50 pmChicago Union

5h 20m

12:10 amDetroit

$39

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Amtrak

Oct 8

5:50 pmChicago Union

5h 20m

12:10 amDetroit

$39

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Amtrak

Aug 26

5:50 pmChicago Union

5h 20m

12:10 amDetroit

$39

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Amtrak

Sep 9

5:50 pmChicago Union

5h 20m

12:10 amDetroit

$39

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Amtrak

Oct 8

5:50 pmChicago Union

5h 20m

12:10 amDetroit

$39

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FAQs for booking trains from Chicago to Detroit

How long is the train ride from Chicago to Detroit?

It takes 5h 20m to get from Chicago to Detroit by train. Your arrival can differ by about 0h 11m. This largely depends on whether your train ride includes stops or a direct route from Chicago to Detroit. Take the Amtrak train from Chicago and you’ll arrive in your destination quickly.

Which train companies operate between Chicago to Detroit?

There is a train traveling between Chicago and Detroit which is Amtrak and currently our only available option.. The cheapest Amtrak is what we have recently available with prices starting at $78 round-trip.

How far is Chicago to Detroit by train?

There are 236.5 mi between Chicago and Detroit. By train, the distance is greater, and the train route may stop elsewhere along the way. The train takes 5h 20m, typically.