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How to get fromDes Moines to Detroitby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    3h 23m
    $120–623

  2. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    16h 25m
    $100–185

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 53m
    $142–234

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    14h 45m
    $171–347

  5. Drive 595.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Detroitcar car 595.8 mi
    9h 52m
    $109–157

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    14h 4m
    $140–272

Des Moines to Detroit by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Cass & Michigan via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 13h 53m.

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