| Departure: | Detroit Lakes, MN | 
| Arrival: | Chicago, IL | 
| Fastest route: | 12h 40min | 
| Distance: | 981km | 
| Cheapest route: | $95 | 
| Transfers: | 0 | 
| Train companies: | Amtrak | 
One Passenger / One Trip
3:15am
Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Lakes
3:55pm
Chicago, IL
Chicago - Union Station
12h 40min
Amtrak
Empire Builder
$95
3:15am
Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Lakes
3:55pm
Chicago, IL
Chicago - Union Station
12h 40min
Amtrak
Empire Builder
$95
          The Detroit Lakes - Chicago route has approximately 2 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 12h 40min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $95 tickets tend to run out quickly. 
 The distance between Detroit Lakes and Chicago is around 981 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.
          
        
The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 12h 40min to cover 981 kilometers.
According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $95 and leaves Detroit Lakes. You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go direct to Chicago - Union Station.
The last train leaves at 3:15am from Detroit Lakes and arrives at 3:55pm at Chicago - Union Station. It will take 12h 40min, its price is $95 and the number of changes will be 0.
Yes, there are direct train routes, their duration is usually around 12h 40min and the price is $95.