There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Detroit by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
best- Take the taxi from Atlanta to Bloomington-Airport-BMItaxi
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Detroit (DTW)plane BMI - DTW
5h 39m$143–526Drive 406.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Detroitcar 406.4 mi
6h 50m$75–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
9h 25m$146–301Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 55m$156–261Drive to Peoria International Airport, fly
- Drive from Atlanta to Peoria-Airport-PIAcar
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Detroit (DTW)plane PIA - DTW
5h 53m$81–465Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lincoln Station to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
7h 29m$666–1,066Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
10h 28m$124–202
Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Detroit is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Detroit is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Station and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Atlanta and Detroit is 362 miles. The road distance is 408.7 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Atlanta to Detroit, including transfers.
Atlanta to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Atlanta to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lincoln Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Detroit is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $140 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Atlanta to Detroit via Lincoln Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Atlanta to Detroit Bus Station via Bloomington-Normal and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lincoln Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Atlanta. It is currently 7:55 PM in Atlanta and 8:55 PM in Detroit.
Atlanta to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Detroit is 409 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Atlanta to Detroit.
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