What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Metropolis?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Metropolis is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Metropolis?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Metropolis is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $130 - $600.

How far is it from Detroit to Metropolis?

The distance between Detroit and Metropolis is 496 miles. The road distance is 550.3 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Metropolis without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Metropolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h and costs $130 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Metropolis?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Detroit to Metropolis, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Metropolis?

The best way to get from Detroit to Metropolis is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 14h 53m.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Metropolis?

Metropolis is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 4:26 AM in Detroit and 3:26 AM in Metropolis.

Can I drive from Detroit to Metropolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Metropolis is 550 miles. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Detroit to Metropolis.

Where can I stay near Metropolis?

There are 41+ hotels available in Metropolis.

Detroit to Metropolis - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Metropolis by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane DTW - PAH
7h 32m
$132–592
Drive 547.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Detroit to Metropoliscar 547.2 mi
10h
$100–145
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus
14h
$137–407
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
14h 53m
$171–325

Detroit (DTW) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

28Weekly Planes

6h 20mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Detroit to Metropolis.

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Distance: 492.7 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Metropolis via Nashville Bus Station and Paducah Bus Station in around 14h 53m.

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