There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Colorado by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, 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 Detroit to Denver
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Denver (DEN)plane DTW - DEN
6h 19m$182–552Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Denver
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Denver (DEN)plane CLE - DEN
9h 3m$108–792Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
25h 13m$319–763Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
29h 1m$202–320Drive 1,266.4 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Denvercar 1,266.4 mi
20h 13m$232–334Fly Detroit to Colorado Springs Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane DTW - COS
8h 20m$136–656Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
27h 1m$316–696
Detroit to Colorado by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Colorado is to fly which costs $180 - $550 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Colorado is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Civic Center Loop via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Denver via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 13m.
The distance between Detroit and Colorado is 1178 miles. The road distance is 1273.8 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Colorado without a car is to train which takes 25h 13m and costs $310 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Detroit to Colorado, including transfers.
Detroit to Colorado bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Colorado is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $800 and takes 25h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $320 and takes 29h 1m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Colorado, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Denver (DEN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Broadway & Cleveland Pl via Chicago Union Station, Denver, and Union Station Gate B7 in around 25h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Detroit to Denver via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Detroit to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Detroit to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Denver via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Denver via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Denver via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Detroit to Colorado bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Colorado is 2h behind Detroit. It is currently 2:00 AM in Detroit and 12:00 AM in Colorado.
Detroit to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Colorado is 1274 miles. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Detroit to Colorado.
There are 1317+ hotels available in Colorado.





