There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Utah by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Detroit to Salt Lake City International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane DTW - SLC
6h 35m$144–555Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake Citytrain California Zephyr
40h 21m$459–1,113Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
40h 52m$310–490Drive 1,658.8 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Salt Lake Citycar 1,658.8 mi
25h 58m$303–438Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane CLE - SLC
9h 28m$190–795Fly Detroit to St. George Regional
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane DTW - SGU
10h 14m$197–838
Detroit to Utah by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Utah is to fly which costs $140 - $600 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Utah is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Utah. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at 200 S / Main St via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Salt Lake Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Utah. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Salt Lake City via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 21m.
The distance between Detroit and Utah is 1515 miles. The road distance is 1668.5 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Utah without a car is to train which takes 40h 21m and costs $450 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Detroit to Utah, including transfers.
Detroit to Utah bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to Utah train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Utah is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $1,200 and takes 40h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $310 - $490 and takes 40h 52m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Utah, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Salt Lake City via Chicago Union Station in around 40h 21m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Detroit to St. George Regional via Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
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
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Detroit to Utah bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Utah is 2h behind Detroit. It is currently 5:55 PM in Detroit and 3:55 PM in Utah.
Detroit to Utah train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Utah is 1668 miles. It takes approximately 25h 58m to drive from Detroit to Utah.
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