The driving time from Chicago, Illinois to Detroit, Michigan is:
4 hours, 17 minutes
Average driving speed: 65.5 mph
Kilometers per hour: 105.4 km/h
This is based on typical traffic conditions for this route.
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Driving time from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI
How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI? The total driving time is 4 hours, 17 minutes.
Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
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While in Detroit visit the Belle Isle, a 982-acre island park in the Detroit river located between the United States and Canada. The park is connected by MacArthur Bridge and a series of canals. The park was designed by renowned landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted who also designed New York City's Central Park.
Some of the historic landmarks and attractions include Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservancy, Scott Fountain, Flower Clock and Mound, Levi L Barbour Memorial Fountain and Belle Isle Aquarium. The park is suitable for walking, biking, and fishing. And it's a perfect place for a family picnic.
Detroit was the center of the American automobile industry in the early 20th century. Find out more about the history of the industry at the Automative Hall of Fame and at all the automobile attractions in Detroit. The exhibits include permanent and changing exhibits showcasing the rise of the auto industry around the world.
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