There are 6 ways to get from Alton to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Detroit
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
3h 22m$702–1,011Drive 515.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alton to Detroitcar 515.1 mi
9h 2m$94–136Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
10h 37m$155–392Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati / ...
13h 2m$95–173Fly to Windsor Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane STL - YQG
8h 53m$184–813Train, bus
- Take the train from Alton Station to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus
14h 11m$111–194
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Detroit is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $700 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Detroit. However, there are services departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Detroit, MI via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Alton station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Alton Station and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Alton and Detroit is 484 miles. The road distance is 518.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $150 - $400.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Alton to Detroit, including transfers.
Alton to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Alton to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alton Station.
The best way to get from Alton to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $700 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $400 and takes 10h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 13h 2m.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Alton to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Alton. It is currently 11:27 AM in Alton and 12:27 PM in Detroit.
Alton to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Detroit is 518 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Alton to Detroit.
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