There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Rock Falls by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0155S
9h 28m$137–253Drive 389.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Rock Fallscar 389.7 mi
6h 37m$72–103Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0155S
11h 5m$134–194Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus
8h 10m$201–559Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0155S
12h 28m$124–174Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus
8h 37m$204–752Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus
8h 15m$119–354Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus
9h 16m$111–354Fly Detroit to South Bend, train, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus
10h 15m$161–714
Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Rock Falls is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Rock Falls is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Rock Falls. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Dixon Reagan Transit Center via Detroit and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Detroit and Rock Falls is 407 miles. The road distance is 391.9 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Rock Falls without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 28m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Detroit to Rock Falls, including transfers.
Detroit to Rock Falls bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to Rock Falls bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Rock Falls is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 4:49 AM in Detroit and 3:49 AM in Rock Falls.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Rock Falls is 392 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Detroit to Rock Falls.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Rock Falls, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Rock Falls via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Dixon Reagan Transit Center in around 11h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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