There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
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 South Bend, taxi
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the taxi from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Dowagiactaxi
1h 43m$156–612Drive 163.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiaccar 163.1 mi
2h 47m$30–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Dowagiac Stationtrain Wolverine
4h 30m$52–122Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Battle Creekbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to Dowagiac Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 25m$58–82Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Dowagiac163.1 mi
2h 47mFly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane DTW - AZO
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dowagiac Stationtrain
3h 51m$57–351
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 43m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac station. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Dowagiac Station via Dearborn and Battle Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Dowagiac Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Dowagiac is 184 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Dowagiac, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Dowagiac Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dowagiac Station via Dearborn and Battle Creek in around 5h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Detroit to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Dowagiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Dowagiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Battle Creek to Dowagiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Dowagiac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
A Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9333
South Bend Taxi
- Phone
- +1-574-383-6767
- Website
- southbendtaxi.com
United Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9599
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dowagiac Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dowagiac.
There are 73+ hotels available in Dowagiac.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Dowagiac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



