Bus Tickets from Elgin, IL, US to Detroit, MI

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Next departures for Elgin to Detroit on August 29
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Shell Station
Detroit Bus StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Shell Station
Detroit Bus StationNo tags

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Bus Elgin, IL, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$71
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 35m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:05am
Distance435 km
Latest bus departure5:00pm

Elgin to Detroit Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Elgin, IL, US - Detroit, MI

  1. What is the distance between Elgin and Detroit?

    The distance covered from Elgin to Detroit is 437 km (271 miles).

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$49
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Elgin, IL, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Aug 29, 2025 with a price of US$49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Elgin, IL, US to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$49 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Elgin, IL, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$49 which is on 2025-08-29.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Elgin and Detroit!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Elgin to Detroit, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Elgin to Detroit that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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