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How to get fromDetroit to Nauvooby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Nauvoo by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 58m
    $159–331

  2. Drive  510 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Nauvoocar car 510 mi
    9h 13m
    $94–135

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train Southwest Chief
    11h 35m
    $162–282

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DTW - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    9h 8m
    $247–668

  5. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Burlington IAbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Burlington IA to Nauvootaxi taxi
    13h 16m
    $174–259

  6. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane DTW - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Nauvootaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $142–542

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    8h 50m
    $222–640

  8. Fly to Des Moines, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington IAbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Burlington IA to Nauvootaxi taxi
    9h 51m
    $249–844

  9. Fly to Quincy Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane DTW - UIN
    2. Take the taxi from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Nauvootaxi taxi
    7h 14m
    $232–662

Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

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

You can take a train from Detroit to Nauvoo via Chicago Union Station and Fort Madison in around 9h 58m.

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