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How to get fromIndependence to Detroitby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Detroit by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Line 24 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)planeMCI - DTW
    6h 29m
    $132–362

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2552
    20h 10m
    $109–268

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    17h 21m
    $114–330

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    18h 52m
    $110–225

  5. Drive 746.3 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Detroitcar746.3 mi
    12h 50m
    $137–197

Independence to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Independence Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Detroit Bus Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 18h 52m.

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