There are 6 ways to get from Decatur to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, taxi, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Dowagiac Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
4h 14m$102–176Drive 165.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Decatur to Detroitcar 165.3 mi
2h 43m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Dowagiac Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
4h 52m$82–117Taxi to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Decatur to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZOtaxi
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Detroit (DTW)plane AZO - DTW
2h 54m$138–446Taxi to South Bend, fly
- Take the taxi from Decatur to South-Bend-Airport-SBNtaxi
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
3h 29m$191–590Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Decatur to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAN - DTW
4h$71–469
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Detroit is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Detroit is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur station to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Dowagiac Station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Decatur station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Dowagiac Station and arriving at Detroit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Decatur and Detroit is 194 miles. The road distance is 166.3 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Decatur to Detroit, including transfers.
Decatur to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dowagiac Station.
Decatur to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dowagiac Station.
The best way to get from Decatur to Detroit is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Decatur, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dowagiac Station to Detroit once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Decatur to Detroit Bus Station via Dowagiac Station and Kalamazoo Bus Stop in around 4h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dowagiac Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dowagiac Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $95–160
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More Questions & Answers
Decatur to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Decatur to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Detroit is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Decatur to Detroit.
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