There are 6 ways to get from Kentucky to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Blue Grass Airport
best- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LEX - DTW
3h 1m$98–469Bus via Columbus
cheapest- Take the bus from Louisville to Columbusbus Bsb 28 / ...
- Take the bus from Columbus to Detroitbus Bsb 33A
10h 5m$43–123Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
7h 45m$55–90Drive 357.6 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Detroitcar 357.6 mi
6h 5m$66–95Fly from Covington
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane CVG - DTW
4h 11m$754–1,304Fly from Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SDF - DTW
4h 21m$89–605
Kentucky to Detroit by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Detroit is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $95 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Louisville Bus Station station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Kentucky and Detroit is 329 miles. The road distance is 359.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Kentucky to Detroit, including transfers.
Kentucky to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Louisville Bus Station.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 45m.
Kentucky to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Detroit is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Kentucky to Detroit.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Covington to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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