There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Brookfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
3h 34m$652–1,062Drive 377.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Brookfieldcar 377.6 mi
6h 33m$69–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
7h 51m$148–285Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
8h 50m$73–118
Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Brookfield is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Brookfield is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $650 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Brookfield. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Mayfair & Macy's via N5 & Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Brookfield. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Detroit and Brookfield is 278 miles. The road distance is 379.8 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Brookfield without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Detroit to Brookfield, including transfers.
Detroit to Brookfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Brookfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Brookfield is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $650 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 7h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Brookfield, WI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Brookfield via Chicago Union Station and Milwaukee in around 7h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Brookfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Brookfield is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 8:01 PM in Detroit and 7:01 PM in Brookfield.
Detroit to Brookfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Brookfield is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Detroit to Brookfield.
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