How to travel from Dallas to Detroit, United States of America

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.

5 routes found

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 to Detroit (DTW)

Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Detroit (DTW).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $295
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Detroit.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Detroit.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
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Drive

Drive to Detroit.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Distance1,148 miles (1,847km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dallas and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

How do I get from Dallas to Detroit

Compare travel optionsbetween Dallas and Detroit

Transport options from Dallas to Detroit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Detroit (DTW) + 1 similar
4h 40m
$295
hourly1,690km (1,050 miles)
Fly4h 40m
$125
hourly1,659km (1,031 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
$160
once daily1,960km (1,218 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
$170
once daily2,036km (1,265 miles)
Drive
19h 25m
$115
on demand1,847km (1,148 miles)

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Airports near Detroit

The following major airports near Detroit offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Detroit
FNT
Bishop International Airport (FNT)
International Airport
Distance
57 miles (91km) from Detroit
TOL
Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64 miles (103km) from Detroit