There are 5 ways to get from Omaha to Detroit by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, 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 Omaha (OMA) to Detroit (DTW)plane OMA - DTW
4h 37m$113–653Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
16h 50m$84–204Bus, train
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
16h 14m$99–254Drive 727.5 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Detroitcar 727.5 mi
12h 7m$133–192Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
19h 2m$104–242
Omaha to Detroit by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Detroit is to bus which costs $80 - $210 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.
The distance between Omaha and Detroit is 680 miles. The road distance is 731.8 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Detroit without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 14m and costs $95 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Omaha to Detroit, including transfers.
Omaha to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $210 and takes 16h 50m.
Omaha to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Omaha. It is currently 10:52 PM in Omaha and 11:52 PM in Detroit.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Omaha to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Detroit is 732 miles. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Omaha to Detroit.
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