What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Porter?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Porter is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Porter?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Porter is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Porter?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Porter station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Porter?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Porter. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Dune Park via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Detroit to Porter?

The distance between Detroit and Porter is 275 miles. The road distance is 238.8 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Porter without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Porter without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $55 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Porter?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Detroit to Porter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Porter bus from?

Detroit to Porter bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Porter train from?

Detroit to Porter train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train or bus from Detroit to Porter?

The best way to get from Detroit to Porter is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Detroit to Porter bus arrive?

Detroit to Porter bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Porter?

Porter is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 10:55 AM in Detroit and 9:55 AM in Porter.

Where does the Detroit to Porter train arrive?

Detroit to Porter train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Porter?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Porter is 239 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Detroit to Porter.

Where can I stay near Porter?

There are 120+ hotels available in Porter.

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

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

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

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 57m
$56–95
Drive 237.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Detroit to Portercar 237.5 mi
3h 53m
$44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl / ...
6h 55m
$114–212
Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
5h 28m
$154–491
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl / ...
8h 32m
$120–168
Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
5h 51m
$154–681
Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Dune Parktrain
4h 58m
$91–526
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
6h 34m
$67–285

Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

41Weekly Planes

1h 13mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Detroit to Porter.

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Distance: 273.8 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Porter, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Porter via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 6h 55m.

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