There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Detroit (DTW)DFW - DTW
6h 13m$80–215Bus via Nashville (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus StationGreyhound US0135 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0135
27h 15m$138–373Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union StationTexas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroitWolverine
28h 26m$173–736Drive 1,146.4 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Detroit1,146.4 mi
19h 10m$210–303Fly from Dallas
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Detroit (DTW)DAL - DTW
7h 1m$93–428Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle KMilwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus StationFlixBus 2550
30h 9m$213–453
Dallas to Detroit by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Detroit is to fly which costs $80 - $220 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $80 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Commerce @ Griffin - E - Mb and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Dallas and Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.
The distance between Dallas and Detroit is 1037 miles. The road distance is 1153.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Detroit without a car is to bus via Nashville which takes 27h 15m and costs $130 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Dallas to Detroit, including transfers.
Dallas to Detroit bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Dallas station.
Dallas to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $80 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Nashville, which costs $130 - $380 and takes 27h 15m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $750 and takes 28h 26m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Frontier Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West End Station to Detroit Bus Station via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 27h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Dallas to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Dallas to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- 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
- $50–150
- 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 Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $160–310
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas to Detroit bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Dallas. It is currently 1:21 PM in Dallas and 2:21 PM in Detroit.
Dallas to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Detroit is 1153 miles. It takes approximately 19h 10m to drive from Dallas to Detroit.
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