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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Detroit is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $65 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Madison to Detroit?

The distance between Madison and Detroit is 343 miles. The road distance is 429.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Detroit without a car is to bus and train via Milwaukee which takes 10h 24m and costs $70 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Madison to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Detroit bus from?

Madison to Detroit bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.

Bus or fly from Madison to Detroit?

The best way to get from Madison to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $65 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $180 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Madison to Detroit bus arrive?

Madison to Detroit bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.

What is the time difference between Madison and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Madison. It is currently 10:30 PM in Madison and 11:30 PM in Detroit.

Can I drive from Madison to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Detroit is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Madison to Detroit.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madison to Detroit?

Book your Madison to Detroit bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 418+ hotels available in Detroit.

Madison to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Detroit by plane, bus, train, bus (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 from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSN - DTW
4h 8m
$69–444
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Madison
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
10h 25m
$52–174
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
10h 24m
$74–234
Drive 427.4 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Detroitcar 427.4 mi
7h 10m
$78–113
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
5h 30m
$333–605
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
6h 39m
$132–382
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
10h 50m
$67–181
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
11h 40m
$69–149

Madison to Detroit by bus and train

21Weekly Services

10h 24mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 340.6 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Detroit Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 10h 25m.

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