There are 6 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)OMA - DTW
4h 38m$113–653Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Omaha to ChicagoOmaha
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0160
15h 30m$109–273Bus, train
- Take the bus from Omaha to ChicagoOmaha
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroitWolverine
15h 24m$119–323Bus, train via Burlington
- Take the bus from Omaha to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
17h 30m$153–398Drive 727.5 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Detroit727.5 mi
12h$133–192Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Omaha to ChicagoOmaha
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationFlixBus 2552
17h 30m$118–258
Omaha to Detroit by bus, foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Detroit is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Omaha and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
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 15h 24m and costs $110 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Omaha to Detroit, including transfers.
Omaha to Detroit bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Omaha station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 15h 30m.
Omaha to Detroit bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Omaha. It is currently 11:58 AM in Omaha and 12:58 PM in Detroit.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Omaha to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Omaha to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- 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
- $45–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Omaha to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–173
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $85–130
- Flexible Fares
- $110–170
- Saver Fare
- $125
- Flex Fare
- $173
Bus from Omaha to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $55–85
- Flexible Fares
- $80–120
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Omaha to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- 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
- $35–90
- 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
- $40–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Detroit is 732 miles. It takes approximately 12h to drive from Omaha to Detroit.
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