The distance between Dallas and Detroit is around 1,031 miles (1,659km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dallas to Detroit by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Detroit (DTW).
Southwest Airlines
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Take the bus to Detroit.
Greyhound USA
Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Detroit.
There are several options for getting from Dallas to Detroit by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $125 and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $295.
The distance between Dallas and Detroit is around 1,031 miles (1,659km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 999 miles (1,608km)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Dallas and Detroit by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dallas to Detroit is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx $295.
The cheapest way to travel between Dallas and Detroit, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $125 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dallas and Detroit. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dallas to Detroit. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Amtrak run train services between Dallas and Detroit. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dallas and Detroit. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dallas and Detroit with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1 day 2h.
Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Dallas and Detroit. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Dallas and Detroit. Flights depart from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) and arrive at Detroit (DTW). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Dallas and Detroit with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines fly between Dallas and Detroit. Flights depart from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) and and arrive into Detroit (DTW). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from Dallas to Detroit typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) and and arrive into Detroit (DTW).
The closest major airport to Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (DTW) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Detroit. Bishop International Airport (FNT) (FNT) and Toledo Express Airport (TOL) (TOL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dallas and Detroit. The distance is around 1,148 miles (1,847km) by road and it will take around 19h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dallas to Detroit is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around $125.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Detroit (DTW) + 1 similar | 4h 40m | $295 | hourly | 1,690km (1,050 miles) |
Fly | 4h 40m | $125 | hourly | 1,659km (1,031 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 2h | $160 | once daily | 1,960km (1,218 miles) |
Train | 1 day 3h | $170 | once daily | 2,036km (1,265 miles) |
Drive | 19h 25m | $115 | on demand | 1,847km (1,148 miles) |
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Greyhound USA
The following major airports near Detroit offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.