How far is Chicago from Detroit driving?

I’m about to hit the road to drive to Detroit. How far is the drive from Chicago to Detroit?

Rob Shapiro · Updated on Mar 20, 2023

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Detroit is a great city so make sure you enjoy it! The drive from

to

takes roughly four hours and 20 minutes if you take the I-94. If you take the I-90W, the drive may be closer to five hours.

Road trips that are five hours or less often don’t require a stop for rest. Yet, you should consider breaking up the long drive with some stops for food and rest.

While you’re in Detroit, be sure to enjoy some of what it offers:

It’s a great sports town, so try to get a ticket to a Lions, Pistons, Red Wings, or Tigers game

Take a Detroit’s Spirit and History Solo Walking Tour

Visit the Motown Museum

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