Bus Tickets from Chicago to Detroit, MI

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Detroit on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Detroit Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Detroit Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Detroit Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Detroit

Bus
Average PriceUS$35 - US$172Average Duration7h 55m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$42 - US$184Average Duration5h 25m
35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
5h 25mAverage Duration
US$42Cheapest ticket
35kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$45
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 55m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure4:45am
Distance383 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Detroit Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Chicago to Detroit.

Bus service from Chicago to Detroit will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses 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, MI

  1. What is the distance between Chicago and Detroit?

    The distance between Chicago and Detroit is around 385 km (239 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Detroit?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-30
US$47
10-01
US$47
Today
US$47
10-03
US$53
10-04
US$35
10-05
US$40
10-06
US$34
10-07
US$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$30

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

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$117 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30 which is on 2025-10-07.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Chicago to Detroit but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Detroit, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Detroit.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Detroit, MI?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Detroit, MI to Chicago

You can also go to Detroit, MI by train

Train from Chicago to Detroit, MI

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