What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Council Bluffs?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Council Bluffs is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Council Bluffs?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Council Bluffs is to fly and line 41 bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $140 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Council Bluffs?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Council Bluffs. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at 16th & Broadway NE via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station and Farnam St & 18th NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.

How far is it from Detroit to Council Bluffs?

The distance between Detroit and Council Bluffs is 684 miles. The road distance is 728.1 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Council Bluffs without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Council Bluffs without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 32m and costs $240 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Council Bluffs?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Detroit to Council Bluffs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Council Bluffs bus from?

Detroit to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Where does the Detroit to Council Bluffs bus arrive?

Detroit to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Council Bluffs?

Council Bluffs is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 9:13 PM in Detroit and 8:13 PM in Council Bluffs.

Can I drive from Detroit to Council Bluffs?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Council Bluffs is 728 miles. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Detroit to Council Bluffs.

Where can I stay near Council Bluffs?

There are 264+ hotels available in Council Bluffs.

Detroit to Council Bluffs - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 41 bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Council Bluffs by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly Detroit to Omaha, line 41 bus
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Omaha (OMA)plane DTW - OMA
2. Take the bus from Farnam St & 18th NE to 16th & Broadway NEbus
6h 23m
$145–806
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Omaha
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Omaha (OMA)plane FNT - OMA
9h 7m
$108–568
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
16h 32m
$240–369
Train, bus via Kansas City
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
20h 20m
$443–686
Drive 723.9 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Council Bluffscar 723.9 mi
11h 59m
$124–179
Fly Detroit to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane DTW - LNK
2. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Council Bluffscar
7h 34m
$112–618
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Omaha
1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane LAN - OMA
8h 10m
$109–577
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
18h 11m
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
20h 17m
$147–218

Detroit to Council Bluffs by train, foot, and bus

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16h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 680 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to 16th & Broadway NE via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 18h 11m.

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