Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Jacksonville

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Jacksonville 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 (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    9h 46m
    $229–424

  2. Drive 482.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Jacksonvillecar car 482.6 mi
    8h 13m
    $89–128

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    11h 57m
    $168–251

  4. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DTW - SPI
    2. Take the taxi from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    $157–522

  5. Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ymca to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    12h 25m
    $224–368

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DTW - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    7h 32m
    $570–1,130

Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Detroit to Jacksonville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 497.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Jacksonville, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Jacksonville. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Springfield, then take the taxi to Jacksonville. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, then take the taxi to Jacksonville.

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound