There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Silvis by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Silvistaxi
9h 32m$273–453Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane FNT - MLI
8h 29m$61–327Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
12h 54m$130–202Drive 422 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Silviscar 422 mi
7h 2m$77–112Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DTW - MLI
7h 1m$64–374Train, bus
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
11h 17m$121–234Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
14h 48m$86–142
Detroit to Silvis by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Silvis is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Silvis is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $60 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Silvis. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at 27 St & Morton Dr via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station and Centre Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
The distance between Detroit and Silvis is 489 miles. The road distance is 424.4 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Silvis without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 32m and costs $270 - $460.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Detroit to Silvis, including transfers.
Detroit to Silvis bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Silvis is to bus which takes 12h 54m and costs $130 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $380 and takes 7h 1m.
Detroit to Silvis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Silvis is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 3:42 PM in Detroit and 2:42 PM in Silvis.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Silvis, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to 27 St & Morton Dr via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Centre Station in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Detroit to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Detroit to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Detroit to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Silvis is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Detroit to Silvis.
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