Rome2Rio

How to get fromDallas to Detroitby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

Find Transport to Detroit

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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.

  1. Fly from Dallas

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DAL - DTW
    5h 26m
    $128–658

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    28h 26m
    $692–1,072

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    29h 41m
    $278–328

  4. Drive  1,146.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Detroitcar car 1,146.3 mi
    19h 17m
    $190–274

  5. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DFW - DTW
    6h 13m
    $155–495

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    28h 56m

Dallas to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration28h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$692Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Dallas to Detroit.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,008.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 28h 26m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There