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There are 5 ways to get from Arlington to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, bus, train or car

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Fly from Dallas  •  4h 24m

  1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Detroit (DTW) DAL - DTW

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Train  •  30h 40m

  1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station Texas Eagle
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn Wolverine

3 alternative options

Fly from Dallas/Ft.Worth  •  5h 57m

  1. Fly from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) to Detroit (DTW) DFW - DTW

Bus  •  29h 6m

  1. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago Chicago
  2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station Greyhound US0160 / ...

Drive  •  19h 30m

  1. Drive from Arlington to Detroit Airport (DTW) 1159.8 miles

Dallas (DAL) to Detroit (DTW) flights

96 Weekly Planes
5h 26m Average Duration
$198 Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Arlington to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which costs $85 - $350 and takes 5h 57m.

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The fastest way to get from Arlington to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $410 - $1,900.

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The distance between Arlington and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1010 miles. The road distance is 1159.8 miles.

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The best way to get from Arlington to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to bus which takes 29h 6m and costs $220 - $600.

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It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Arlington to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.

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The best way to get from Arlington to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $410 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $600 and takes 29h 6m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $450 and takes 30h 40m.

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Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1h ahead of Arlington. It is currently 5:30 AM in Arlington and 6:30 AM in Detroit Airport (DTW).

Yes, the driving distance between Arlington to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1160 miles. It takes approximately 19h 30m to drive from Arlington to Detroit Airport (DTW).

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There are 133+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW). Prices start at $46 USD per night.

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Map of how to get from Arlington to Detroit Airport (DTW).
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  • Distance: 1009.6 miles
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Arlington, TX, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Arlington to Detroit Airport (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arlington to Detroit Airport (DTW) via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, Ogden & Kedzie, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, Lafayette & Sixth, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding, and Michigan + Cass in around 29h 6m.

Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Website
southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Detroit via St. Louis
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
$190 - $650
Flights from Dallas to Detroit via Chicago Midway
Ave. Duration
4h 51m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$200 - $650
Flights from Dallas to Detroit via Nashville
Ave. Duration
4h 28m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$200 - $700
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Detroit
Ave. Duration
2h 33m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $550
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Detroit
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $550
Frontier Airlines
Website
flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Detroit
Ave. Duration
2h 38m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$80 - $550
Spirit Airlines
Website
spirit.com
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Detroit
Ave. Duration
2h 39m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $390
Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station
Ave. Duration
22h 4m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$40 - $300
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$40 - $130
Child Coach - short notice
$60 - $110
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$60 - $190
Child Business Class - short notice
$65 - $190
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$85 - $240
Business Seat - advance purchase
$120 - $380
Business Seat - short notice
$130 - $400
Coach Seat - short notice
$100 - $300
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
Ave. Duration
4h 54m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$11 - $120
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$11 - $45
Child Coach - short notice
$27 - $40
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$23 - $75
Child Business Class - short notice
$25 - $75
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$30 - $70
Business Seat - advance purchase
$45 - $150
Business Seat - short notice
$50 - $140
Coach Seat - short notice
$30 - $120
Bus operators
Tornado Bus Company
Phone
+1 888 358 6762
Email
info@tornadobus.com
Website
tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
Ave. Duration
18h 12m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$170 - $440
Schedules at
tornadobus.com
Seniors 60+
$150 - $420
Children 3-10
$150 - $400
Adults 11-59
$170 - $440
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
Ave. Duration
6h
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$30 - $80
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
Ave. Duration
5h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$26 - $90
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$26 - $90

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