There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane DTW - FCA
6h 2m$233–873Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane DTW - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar
8h 31m$177–678Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
39h 20m$587–1,282Bus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
42h 58m$456–694Drive 1,856.1 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefishcar 1,856.1 mi
29h 58m$339–490
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish is to fly and drive which costs $170 - $700 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $230 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Whitefish via Dearborn, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 20m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Whitefish is 1570 miles. The road distance is 1866.9 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 39h 20m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $230 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 39h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $450 - $700 and takes 42h 58m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 39h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Detroit to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Detroit to Missoula International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Detroit to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Detroit to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Detroit to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Detroit to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Detroit to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Flights from Detroit to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Detroit to Missoula International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Detroit to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Detroit to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Detroit to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Detroit to Missoula International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
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
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- 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 Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Whitefish is 2h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 11:40 PM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 9:40 PM in Whitefish.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish is 1867 miles. It takes approximately 29h 58m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Whitefish.
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