Find train tickets to Detroit
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Cheapest day | Tuesday |
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Most expensive day | Saturday |
Average price (round-trip) | $118 |
Average price (one-way) | $52 |
Top tips for finding Detroit train tickets
- Some of the features that travelers will find at the train station in Detroit include an ATM, an accessible elevator, a fully staffed ticket office as well as Quik-Trak kiosks for purchasing tickets in a self-service manner. While there are no vending machines, snack bars, or restaurants that have a location in the station, there are roughly seven restaurants that are within a two-block walk outside of the station entrance that gives travelers a great choice of dining options.
- If you are traveling by train to Detroit and have a disability or issues with accessibility, there are several features you will find in the train station in Detroit to keep in mind as you travel. The station offers an accessible platform, accessible restrooms, an accessible waiting room, as well as an accessible water fountain.
- If you are planning on taking any luggage on your Amtrak train to Detroit, it is important to keep in mind the Amtrak luggage policy. Under this policy, you may take two carry-on bags plus two personal items onto the train. You may also check four bags onto the train for your travels, but it is important to note that since there is no checked bag service available at the station in Detroit, you most likely will need to carry on all of the baggage you're taking with you. Once you arrive at the station in Detroit, you will find that there is staff available to assist you with your bags and if you need to store any bags, at the station you can do so for an additional fee.
- If someone is going to be picking you up after your train ride to Detroit, they will be happy to know that there is same-day parking that is available at the station. This same-day parking option is also available if you are a passenger that has accessibility issues or a disability.
- Looking for cheap train tickets to Detroit? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Detroit for the following prices or less: From Chicago $118
- Detroit's most searched train station on KAYAK is Detroit. It is located 2 miles from the city center.
- You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel to Detroit in the evening.
FAQs when traveling to Detroit by train
What is the most popular train station in Detroit?
Detroit is the most searched station in Detroit by KAYAK users.
Which train companies travel to Detroit?
Amtrak is the only train company serving Detroit.
How long is the train journey to Detroit from the closest popular cities?
Chicago to Detroit - 5h 20m
If I would like to stay at a hotel that is close to the train station in Detroit, are there any good choices?
One option that those traveling by train to Detroit often use is the Hotel St. Regis, which is located about two blocks from the station entrance. Travelers can walk to this hotel from the station in less than 5min.
Are there any public transportation options to get me from the Amtrak station in Detroit to locations throughout Detroit?
There is a bus stop for the Detroit public transportation system that is located at the corner of Woodward and Baltimore, only one block from the station. From here you can hop aboard bus routes 4, 461, 462, and 851, which can connect to several parts of Detroit plus other routes on their line. The fare to ride the bus is about $2.
What Amtrak train lines make stops in Detroit and what are some of the amenities I can expect aboard these trains?
One of the best ways to get around the wolverine state to and from Detroit is on the Amtrak Michigan services line. This line features service from Chicago, Illinois, throughout several cities in Michigan. Some of the amenities travelers will find on this route include café service, Wi-Fi as well as a quiet car that makes a great place to sit and read a book during your travels or just watch the world go by out the window. The train also offers coach and business class seats, and some of the trains on this route allow you to bring your bicycle aboard the train.
What would be a great place to make a day trip to and from Detroit aboard the train?
One place that a lot of visitors to Detroit like to visit by train is the town of Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is the home of the University of Michigan. Once there, when you hop off the train, the campus of the University of Michigan is just about a 4min drive away and makes for a great place to spend an afternoon.
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