There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, or car
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 37m$126–708Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2550
12h 15m$79–134Train, 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 Appletonbus
12h 18m$130–270Airport 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, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Green Bay (GRB)plane DTW - GRB
- Take the bus from De Pere Park-N-Ride to Appleton Valley Transitbus
3h 7m$93–401
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $120 - $750.
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 Appleton Transit Center via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10 and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
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 bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 12h 15m.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Appleton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Appleton Transit Center station.
Appleton is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 4:47 AM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 3:47 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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center 4 times a week. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 10h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Detroit to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from De Pere Park-N-Ride to Appleton Valley Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
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 70+ hotels available in Appleton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Appleton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





