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How to get fromDetroit to Marion, ILby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Marion, IL by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Detroit

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane DTW - MWA
    6h 25m
    $96–459

  2. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane FNT - MWA
    7h 11m
    $89–393

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    11h 58m
    $227–443

  4. Bus via Cicero

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus Chicago / ...
    14h 22m
    $172–336

  5. Drive 527 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Marion, ILcar car 527 mi
    8h 58m
    $97–139

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    18h 9m
    $128–232

Detroit (DTW) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Detroit (DTW) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Marion, IL via Chicago Union Station and Carbondale in around 11h 58m.

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