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How to get fromAlton to Detroitby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Alton to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane STL - DTW
    3h 22m
    $502–1,011

  2. Drive 515.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Detroitcar car 515.1 mi
    9h 2m
    $94–136

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    10h 37m
    $180–372

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus Cincinnati
    12h 42m
    $95–183

  5. Fly to Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane STL - YQG
    6h 59m
    $203–812

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 51m
    $119–219

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Detroit via Alton Station and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 37m.

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