Rome2Rio

How to get fromDetroit to Decorahby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Decorah

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Decorahtaxi taxi
    12h 21m
    $264–493

  2. Fly to Rochester, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DTW - RST
    2. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Decorahcar car
    7h 21m
    $94–491

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from La Crosse to Decorahtaxi taxi
    13h 32m
    $225–307

  4. Drive  546.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Decorahcar car 546.2 mi
    10h 34m
    $100–144

  5. Fly to La Crosse, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane DTW - LSE
    2. Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Decorahtaxi taxi
    7h 31m
    $207–632

  6. Bus, taxi via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from La Crosse to Decorahtaxi taxi
    15h 33m
    $246–356

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DTW - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from La Crosse to Decorahtaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    $259–909

Detroit (DTW) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Detroit to Decorah.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 616.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Decorah. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to La Crosse Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Decorah. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Milwaukee Intermodal Station, walk to Milwaukee, take the bus to La Crosse, then take the taxi to Decorah.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides