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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | White Earth Transit Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | CheapestFastest | |||||
| White Earth Transit Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Detroit Lakes to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 12 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Detroit Lakes to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5504 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $70
Detroit Lakes to Chicago Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Detroit Lakes to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of $151To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Detroit Lakes to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $151 to $389 for a train ticket from Detroit Lakes to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $228 which is on 2025-10-05.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Detroit Lakes and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Detroit Lakes and Chicago, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Detroit Lakes to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit Lakes to Chicago?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Detroit Lakes and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $158 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $70. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Detroit Lakes to Chicago in about 12h 18m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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