There are 6 ways to get from Colorado to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Denver
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Detroit (DTW)plane DEN - DTW
6h 6m$265–765Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
28h 53m$113–383Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
25h$153–423Drive 1,265.5 mi
- Drive from Denver to Detroitcar 1,265.5 mi
20h 13m$231–334Fly from Colorado Springs Airport
- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Detroit (DTW)plane COS - DTW
8h 4m$146–756Train, bus
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
29h 8m$153–421
Colorado to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Detroit is to bus which costs $110 - $390 and takes 28h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $260 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Colfax Ave & Grant St and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Colorado to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.
The distance between Colorado and Detroit is 1174 miles. The road distance is 1272.9 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 25h and costs $150 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Colorado to Detroit, including transfers.
Colorado to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Colorado to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Colorado to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $260 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $430 and takes 25h, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $390 and takes 28h 53m.
What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 25h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Denver to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Denver to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Detroit via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Detroit via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Detroit via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colorado to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Detroit is 2h ahead of Colorado. It is currently 3:20 AM in Colorado and 5:20 AM in Detroit.
Colorado to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Detroit is 1273 miles. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Colorado to Detroit.
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