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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
£35
tomorrow
£39
Tuesday
£23
Wednesday
£29
Thursday
£25
Friday
£33
Saturday
£34

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 0m 08:20 Detroit Central Coach Station 14:20 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £35
Greyhound US 7h 10m 23:15 Detroit Central Coach Station 05:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £35
FlixBus 7h 50m 10:45 Detroit Central Coach Station 17:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £42
FlixBus 5h 10m 07:15 Detroit Central Coach Station 11:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £43
FlixBus 7h 10m 07:15 Detroit Central Coach Station 13:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Chicago via Ann Arbor, MI, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      6h 5m
      0
      16:20
      Detroit
      Central Coach Station
      17:15
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      5h 0m
      0
      17:25
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Amtrak Station
      21:25
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 50m 10:45 Detroit Central Coach Station 17:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £39
Greyhound US 7h 0m 08:20 Detroit Central Coach Station 14:20 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £40
Greyhound US 6h 5m 16:20 Detroit Central Coach Station 21:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £40
FlixBus 5h 10m 07:15 Detroit Central Coach Station 11:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £41
FlixBus 7h 10m 07:15 Detroit Central Coach Station 13:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Chicago via Ann Arbor, MI, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      6h 5m
      0
      16:20
      Detroit
      Central Coach Station
      17:15
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      5h 0m
      0
      17:25
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Amtrak Station
      21:25
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 0m 08:20 Detroit Central Coach Station 14:20 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £23
Greyhound US 7h 10m 23:15 Detroit Central Coach Station 05:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £23
Greyhound US 6h 5m 16:20 Detroit Central Coach Station 21:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £24
FlixBus 5h 10m 07:15 Detroit Central Coach Station 11:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £27
FlixBus 7h 50m 10:45 Detroit Central Coach Station 17:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £28

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 15m 10:45 Detroit Central Coach Station 17:00 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £29
Greyhound US 8h 15m 16:20 Detroit Central Coach Station 23:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £32
Greyhound US 10h 5m 23:15 Detroit Central Coach Station 08:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £32
Greyhound US 7h 10m 23:15 Detroit Central Coach Station 05:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £33
FlixBus 7h 50m 10:45 Detroit Central Coach Station 17:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Chicago via Ann Arbor, MI, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      7h 0m
      0
      08:20
      Detroit
      Central Coach Station
      09:10
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      6h 0m
      0
      09:20
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Amtrak Station
      14:20
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 10m 23:15 Detroit Central Coach Station 05:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £25
Greyhound US 6h 5m 16:20 Detroit Central Coach Station 21:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £27
FlixBus 7h 50m 10:45 Detroit Central Coach Station 17:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £31
Greyhound US 8h 15m 16:20 Detroit Central Coach Station 23:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £32
FlixBus 7h 15m 10:45 Detroit Central Coach Station 17:00 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Chicago via Ann Arbor, MI, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      7h 0m
      0
      08:20
      Detroit
      Central Coach Station
      09:10
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      6h 0m
      0
      09:20
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Amtrak Station
      14:20
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 0m 08:20 Detroit Central Coach Station 14:20 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £33
Greyhound US 6h 5m 16:20 Detroit Central Coach Station 21:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £33
Greyhound US 7h 10m 23:15 Detroit Central Coach Station 05:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £33
FlixBus 7h 50m 10:45 Detroit Central Coach Station 17:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £41
FlixBus 7h 15m 10:45 Detroit Central Coach Station 17:00 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Chicago via Ann Arbor, MI, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      7h 0m
      0
      08:20
      Detroit
      Central Coach Station
      09:10
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      6h 0m
      0
      09:20
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Amtrak Station
      14:20
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 0m 08:20 Detroit Central Coach Station 14:20 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £34
Greyhound US 6h 5m 16:20 Detroit Central Coach Station 21:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £34
Greyhound US 7h 10m 23:15 Detroit Central Coach Station 05:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £34
FlixBus 7h 50m 10:45 Detroit Central Coach Station 17:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £39
FlixBus 7h 15m 10:45 Detroit Central Coach Station 17:00 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Chicago via Ann Arbor, MI, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      7h 0m
      0
      08:20
      Detroit
      Central Coach Station
      09:10
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      6h 0m
      0
      09:20
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Amtrak Station
      14:20
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Detroit to Chicago is £23 on 24/03/2026. 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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Detroit to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Detroit and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 70 coaches from Detroit to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Detroit and Chicago, with 27 offers.

Facts about coaches from Detroit to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Detroit to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Detroit to Chicago starting from £23!

Cheapest Bus £23
Fastest Bus 4h 10m
Earliest Coach 07:15
Latest Coach 23:15
Daily Bus Connections 17 Ø
Distance 381.7 km
Coach Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Detroit to Chicago

Every day, 17 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 22/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/03
Tuesday 17/03
Wednesday 18/03
Thursday 19/03
Friday 20/03
Saturday 21/03
Sunday 22/03
£35
Monday 23/03
£39
Tuesday 24/03
£23
Wednesday 25/03
£33
Thursday 26/03
£25
Friday 27/03
£33
Saturday 28/03
£34
Sunday 29/03
£39
Monday 30/03
£28
Tuesday 31/03
£30
Wednesday 01/04
Thursday 02/04
£24
Friday 03/04
£29
Saturday 04/04
£26
Sunday 05/04
£33
Monday 06/04
£28
Tuesday 07/04
£26
Wednesday 08/04
£23
Thursday 09/04
£24
Friday 10/04
£29
Saturday 11/04
£28
Sunday 12/04

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 £23, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Detroit to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £29.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Detroit to Chicago, with £23. Afternoon 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.

Beloved bus companies from Detroit to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Detroit to Chicago from our users.

Greyhound US from Detroit to Chicago

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Detroit to Chicago:

Cheapest Price £23
Fastest Coach 5h 5m
Earliest Coach 08:20
Last Coach 23:15
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 22/03/2026

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.

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 £23 and takes 6h 0m. 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 £23 to £66. 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 17 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 4h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £48. 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 07:15. 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?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 17 daily trips between Detroit and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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

Prices and availability for 17 trips between Detroit and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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