There are 7 ways to get from Memphis to Detroit, MI by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
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 Memphis (MEM) to Detroit (DTW)plane MEM - DTW
4h 56m$123–413Bus via Chicago
cheapest- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
18h 23m$96–221Bus, train via Carbondale
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
17h 9m$198–426Bus, train
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
18h 12m$113–263Drive 703.9 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Detroit, MIcar 703.9 mi
13h 21m$129–186Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135
18h 23m$106–246Bus via Champaign (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus
22h 8m$126–231
Memphis to Detroit, MI by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Detroit, MI is to bus via Chicago which costs $95 - $230 and takes 18h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Detroit, MI is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $120 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Detroit, MI station. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.
The distance between Memphis and Detroit, MI is 649 miles. The road distance is 708 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Detroit, MI without a car is to bus and train via Carbondale which takes 17h 9m and costs $190 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Memphis to Detroit, MI, including transfers.
Memphis to Detroit, MI bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Detroit, MI is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $120 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 18h 23m.
Memphis to Detroit, MI bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Detroit, MI is 2h behind Memphis. It is currently 2:32 AM in Memphis and 12:32 AM in Detroit, MI.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Detroit Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 18h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Memphis to Detroit via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Memphis to Detroit via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $50–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $55–100
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Detroit, MI is 708 miles. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Memphis to Detroit, MI.
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