There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)DTW - EKO
8h 21m$130–562Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Elko
44h 20m$197–469Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationWolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
45h 29m$197–628Drive 1,885.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Elko1,885.3 mi
29h 2m$345–497
Detroit to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Elko is to bus which costs $190 - $470 and takes 44h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Elko is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Elko station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 29m.
The distance between Detroit and Elko is 1704 miles. The road distance is 1896.3 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 44h 20m and costs $190 - $470.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Detroit to Elko, including transfers.
Detroit to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Elko is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $470 and takes 44h 20m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $650 and takes 45h 29m.
Elko is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 8:56 AM in Detroit and 5:56 AM in Elko.
Detroit to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Elko via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Elko in around 44h 20m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Detroit to Elko Regional Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Detroit to Elko Regional Airport via St. Louis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Detroit to Elko Regional Airport via Denver, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Detroit to Elko Regional Airport via Omaha, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Detroit to Elko Regional Airport via Kansas City, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $150–450
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $240–500
- Business - advance purchase
- $320–1,300
- Business Class
- $440–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Elko is 1896 miles. It takes approximately 29h 2m to drive from Detroit to Elko.
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