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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dallas to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DFW - DTW
    6h 22m
    $185–805

  2. Fly Dallas to Detroit

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DAL - DTW
    6h 56m
    $128–608

  3. 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
    $415–831

  4. 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
    $218–408

  5. Drive 1,146.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Detroitcar car 1,146.4 mi
    19h 18m
    $210–303

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane DFW - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 39m
    $171–756

  7. 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
    $425–791

Dallas to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration28h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,030.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 28h 26m.

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