Bus and Coach from Detroit to Chicago: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Detroit to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Detroit to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£29

tomorrow

£24

Sunday

£26

Monday

£23

Tuesday

£24

Wednesday

£27

Thursday

£22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 0m	08:20	Detroit	Central Coach Station	14:20	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 18/09/2026 08:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Greyhound US	6h 5m	16:20	Detroit	Central Coach Station	21:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 18/09/2026 16:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/09/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	23:15	Detroit	Central Coach Station	05:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 18/09/2026 23:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/09/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	7h 50m	10:45	Detroit	Central Coach Station	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 18/09/2026 10:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/09/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	7h 15m	10:45	Detroit	Central Coach Station	17:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 18/09/2026 10:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/09/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 5m	16:20	Detroit	Central Coach Station	21:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 19/09/2026 16:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/09/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	23:15	Detroit	Central Coach Station	05:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 19/09/2026 23:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	08:20	Detroit	Central Coach Station	14:20	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 19/09/2026 08:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	4h 50m	07:25	Detroit	Central Coach Station	11:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 19/09/2026 07:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/09/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	7h 50m	10:45	Detroit	Central Coach Station	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 19/09/2026 10:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/09/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 0m	08:20	Detroit	Central Coach Station	14:20	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 20/09/2026 08:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	4h 50m	07:25	Detroit	Central Coach Station	11:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 20/09/2026 07:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	23:15	Detroit	Central Coach Station	05:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 20/09/2026 23:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/09/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	7h 50m	10:45	Detroit	Central Coach Station	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 20/09/2026 10:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Greyhound US	6h 5m	16:20	Detroit	Central Coach Station	21:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 20/09/2026 16:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 5m	16:20	Detroit	Central Coach Station	21:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 21/09/2026 16:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/09/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	23:15	Detroit	Central Coach Station	05:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 21/09/2026 23:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 22/09/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	08:20	Detroit	Central Coach Station	14:20	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 21/09/2026 08:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	4h 50m	07:25	Detroit	Central Coach Station	11:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 21/09/2026 07:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/09/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	7h 0m	07:25	Detroit	Central Coach Station	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 21/09/2026 07:25:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/09/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	07:25	Detroit	Central Coach Station	11:20	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 22/09/2026 07:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 22/09/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	08:20	Detroit	Central Coach Station	14:20	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 22/09/2026 08:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 22/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Greyhound US	6h 5m	16:20	Detroit	Central Coach Station	21:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 22/09/2026 16:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 22/09/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	23:15	Detroit	Central Coach Station	05:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 22/09/2026 23:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 23/09/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	7h 0m	07:25	Detroit	Central Coach Station	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 22/09/2026 07:25:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 22/09/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 50m	10:45	Detroit	Central Coach Station	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 23/09/2026 10:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 23/09/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Greyhound US	6h 5m	16:20	Detroit	Central Coach Station	21:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 23/09/2026 16:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 23/09/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	23:15	Detroit	Central Coach Station	05:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 23/09/2026 23:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 24/09/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Greyhound US	8h 10m	16:20	Detroit	Central Coach Station	23:30	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 23/09/2026 16:20:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 23/09/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	7h 20m	10:45	Detroit	Central Coach Station	17:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 23/09/2026 10:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 23/09/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 5m	16:20	Detroit	Central Coach Station	21:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 24/09/2026 16:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 24/09/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	23:15	Detroit	Central Coach Station	05:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 24/09/2026 23:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 25/09/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	7h 50m	10:45	Detroit	Central Coach Station	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 24/09/2026 10:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 24/09/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Greyhound US	11h 35m	23:15	Detroit	Central Coach Station	09:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 24/09/2026 23:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 25/09/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	7h 15m	10:45	Detroit	Central Coach Station	17:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Detroit (USA) at 24/09/2026 10:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 24/09/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Detroit to Chicago is £22 on 07/10/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Detroit and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Detroit and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily coaches from Detroit to Chicago. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Detroit and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 62 coaches from Detroit to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Detroit and Chicago, with 34 offers.

Facts about coaches from Detroit to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 21 times every day by bus from Detroit to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Detroit to Chicago starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	3h 50m
Earliest Coach	07:25
Latest Coach	23:15
Daily Bus Connections	21 Ø
Distance	381.7 km
Coach Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Detroit to Chicago

Every day, 21 buses from 2 coach companies leave Detroit for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

Thursday 17/09

Friday 18/09

£30

Saturday 19/09

£33

Sunday 20/09

£26

Monday 21/09

£23

Tuesday 22/09

£24

Wednesday 23/09

£27

Thursday 24/09

£22

Friday 25/09

£24

Saturday 26/09

£23

Sunday 27/09

£25

Monday 28/09

£24

Tuesday 29/09

£26

Wednesday 30/09

£22

Thursday 01/10

£22

Friday 02/10

£27

Saturday 03/10

£24

Sunday 04/10

£24

Monday 05/10

£25

Tuesday 06/10

£22

Wednesday 07/10

£22

Thursday 08/10

£23

Friday 09/10

£32

Saturday 10/10

£27

Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Detroit to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Detroit to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £22, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Detroit to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Detroit to Chicago, with £22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

How to save money travelling from Detroit to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Detroit to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Detroit to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Detroit to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Detroit and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Detroit and Chicago.

Central Coach Station

Howard St 1001

VA Medical Center Blue Deck

East Canfield Street (between John R. and Brush St.) 225

Park Avenue

Vernor & Cavalry

Amtrak

W Baltimore Ave 78

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Coach Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Detroit to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Detroit to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Detroit to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Detroit to Chicago bus

How much does a Detroit - Chicago coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Detroit - Chicago bus trip is available from £22 and takes 5h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Detroit to Chicago?

The connection Detroit to Chicago is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £50. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Detroit - Chicago route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Detroit to Chicago is offered by roughly 21 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chicago from Detroit take?

The quickest coach from Detroit to Chicago is provided by FlixBus and takes 3h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £42. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Detroit to Chicago?

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Detroit at 07:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Detroit to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Detroit at 23:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Detroit - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from Detroit to Chicago can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Detroit and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Chicago from Detroit?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Detroit Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Detroit Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Detroit to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Detroit to Chicago?

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Detroit to Chicago?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Detroit to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Detroit and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Detroit and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!