There are 8 ways to get from Williston to Detroit by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Detroit
best- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Detroit (DTW)plane MOT - DTW
8h 48m$143–683Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
27h 44m$730–1,130Drive 1,308.5 mi
- Drive from Williston to Detroitcar 1,308.5 mi
21h 41m$224–323Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Detroit
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Detroit (DTW)plane XWA - DTW
7h 47m$227–905Drive to Dickinson Municipal Airport, fly to Detroit
- Drive from Williston to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)car
- Fly from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Detroit (DTW)plane DIK - DTW
11h 22m$195–836Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane XWA - CLE
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
11h 12m$247–901Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
28h 14mTrain, bus via Saint Paul
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
28h 22m$495–745
Williston to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Williston to Detroit is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Williston to Detroit is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $220 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from Williston to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Williston Amtrak and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 44m.
The distance between Williston and Detroit is 1119 miles. The road distance is 1316.1 miles.
The best way to get from Williston to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 27h 44m and costs $700 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Williston to Detroit, including transfers.
Williston to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williston Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Williston to Detroit is to train which takes 27h 44m and costs $700 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $950 and takes 7h 47m.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Williston. It is currently 3:55 AM in Williston and 4:55 AM in Detroit.
Williston to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Williston Amtrak to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 27h 44m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Dickinson Municipal Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Minot International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Minot International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis, Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Dickinson Municipal Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $350–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–110
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