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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Clinton by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi via Naperville

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Molinebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Moline to Clintontaxi taxi
    10h 33m

  2. Drive 417.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Clintoncar car 417.2 mi
    7h 14m
    $77–110

  3. Bus, taxi via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from East Walmart to Clintontaxi taxi
    12h 17m
    $173–272

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DTW - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Clintontaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $187–532

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Moline to Clintontaxi taxi
    13h 1m
    $234–326

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from 20 St & 1 Ave to Clintontaxi taxi
    13h 37m
    $210–360

  7. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DTW - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Clintoncar car
    6h 13m
    $108–587

Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 482.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Clinton, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Clinton. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Naperville, walk to Naperville, take the bus to Moline, then take the taxi to Clinton. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Davenport, walk to Ground Transportation Center, take the line 3 bus to East Walmart, then take the taxi to Clinton.

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