What is the cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Detroit is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Atlanta to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Detroit is to drive and fly which takes 6h and costs $80 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Atlanta and Detroit?

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 23m.

Is there a direct train between Atlanta and Detroit?

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.

How far is it from Atlanta to Detroit?

The distance between Atlanta and Detroit is 449 miles. The road distance is 408.7 miles.

How do I travel from Atlanta to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Atlanta to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $260 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Atlanta to Detroit?

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Atlanta to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atlanta to Detroit bus from?

Atlanta to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Where do I catch the Atlanta to Detroit train from?

Atlanta to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lincoln Station.

Train or bus from Atlanta to Detroit?

The best way to get from Atlanta to Detroit is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $260 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Atlanta to Detroit bus arrive?

Atlanta to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Atlanta and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Atlanta. It is currently 11:23 PM in Atlanta and 12:23 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Atlanta to Detroit train arrive?

Atlanta to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Atlanta to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Detroit is 409 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Atlanta to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 516+ hotels available in Detroit.

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There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
9h 25m
$266–416
Drive 406.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Atlanta to Detroitcar 406.4 mi
6h 50m
$75–108
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 55m
Taxi to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
1. Take the taxi from Atlanta to Bloomington-Airport-BMItaxi
2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Detroit (DTW)plane BMI - DTW
6h 29m
$143–536
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
10h 23m
$140–197
Drive to Peoria International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Atlanta to Peoria-Airport-PIAcar
2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Detroit (DTW)plane PIA - DTW
6h
$81–465
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to St. Louistrain
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
7h 29m
$751–1,101

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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Distance: 446.9 mi
Duration: 9h 25m

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 23m.

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