There are 6 ways to get from Williston to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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 Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Detroit (DTW)XWA - DTW
6h 30m$132–495Drive to Minot International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Detroit (DTW)MOT - DTW
8h 49m$104–454Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroitWolverine
27h 44m$243–643Train, bus via Saint Paul
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
28h 32m$166–451Drive 1,306.8 mi
- Drive from Williston to Detroit1,306.8 mi
21h 53m$239–345Train, bus
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
29h 19m$248–615
Williston to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Williston to Detroit is to drive and fly which costs $100 - $460 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Williston to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $130 - $500.
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 1114 miles. The road distance is 1314.4 miles.
The best way to get from Williston to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 27h 44m and costs $240 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 30m 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 fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $650 and takes 27h 44m.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Williston. It is currently 11:29 PM in Williston and 12:29 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?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Williston Amtrak to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 27h 44m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis, Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Minot International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Minot International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis, Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Minot International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Minot International Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $190–500
- 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
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- $30–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Williston to Detroit is 1314 miles. It takes approximately 21h 53m to drive from Williston to Detroit.
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