There are 8 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DTW - ATW
1h 36m$79–442Train, bus
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
11h 53m$252–390Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
12h 34mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit (DTW) to Appleton453.5 mi
7h 51mDrive 453.5 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appletoncar 453.5 mi
7h 51m$83–120Fly to Green Bay, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Green Bay (GRB)plane DTW - GRB
- Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appletontaxi
2h 2m$160–541Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit Center to Appletontaxi
13h 38m$199–274Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus Lab 210
14h 16m$108–152
Detroit (DTW) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $75 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Oshkosh via Dearborn, Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Appleton is 303 miles. The road distance is 456.1 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 53m and costs $250 - $390.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $75 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs and takes 12h 34m.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Appleton is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 10:49 AM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 9:49 AM in Appleton.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Appleton via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Oshkosh in around 12h 34m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Detroit to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit (DTW) to Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $95–150
Yellow Cab Green Bay
- Phone
- +1-920-435-1111
- Website
- yellowcabgreenbay.com
Yellow Cab Green Bay
- Phone
- +1-920-435-1111
- Website
- yellowcabgreenbay.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton is 456 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton.
There are 66+ hotels available in Appleton.
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