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 $130 - $200 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 which takes 4h 19m and costs $130 - $650.

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 Broadway & 16th SE 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 683 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 $160 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m 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.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Council Bluffs?

The best way to get from Detroit to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 18h 11m.

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 8:25 PM in Detroit and 7:25 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 265+ hotels available in Council Bluffs.

Detroit to Council Bluffs - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Council Bluffs by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Fly from Detroit
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Omaha (OMA)plane DTW - OMA
4h 19m
$137–632
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Omaha (OMA)plane FNT - OMA
7h 16m
$120–506
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
$162–325
Train, bus via Kansas City
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
19h 29m
$295–566
Drive 723.9 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Council Bluffscar 723.9 mi
11h 59m
$133–191
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane LAN - OMA
6h 14m
$142–654
Bus via Chicago
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
$168–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Omahabus Btw 1401
22h 23m

Detroit to Council Bluffs by train, foot, and bus

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16h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 678.8 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Omaha (OMA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Broadway & 16th SE 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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