There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Detroit, MI by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Detroit (DTW)plane DFW - DTW
6h 21m$105–295Fly from Dallas
cheapest- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Detroit (DTW)plane DAL - DTW
7h 5m$93–458Bus via Nashville (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135
27h 15m$218–413Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
28h 59m$369–798Drive 1,145.8 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Detroit, MIcar 1,145.8 mi
19h 17m$210–302Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
30h 6m$208–398
Dallas to Detroit, MI by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Detroit, MI is to fly which costs $100 - $300 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Detroit, MI is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $100 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Detroit, MI station. However, there are services departing from Cbd East Tc and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Dallas and Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 6m.
The distance between Dallas and Detroit, MI is 1037 miles. The road distance is 1152.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Detroit, MI without a car is to bus via Nashville which takes 27h 15m and costs $210 - $420.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Dallas to Detroit, MI, including transfers.
Dallas to Detroit, MI bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Detroit, MI is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $100 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Nashville, which costs $210 - $420 and takes 27h 15m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $800 and takes 28h 59m.
Dallas to Detroit, MI bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Detroit, MI is 2h behind Dallas. It is currently 3:04 PM in Dallas and 1:04 PM in Detroit, MI.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 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
- delta.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Dallas to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Dallas to Detroit via Louisville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Dallas to Detroit via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Dallas to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–290
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- 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
- $280–650
- 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
- $80–180
- 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
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- 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
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Detroit, MI is 1152 miles. It takes approximately 19h 17m to drive from Dallas to Detroit, MI.
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