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There are 4 ways to get from Helena to Detroit by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane HLN - DTW
    7h 33m
    $203–815

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    40h 7m
    $593–1,245

  3. Drive 1,714.7 mi

    1. Drive from Helena to Detroitcar car 1,714.7 mi
    28h 34m
    $313–452

  4. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    40h 25m
    $473–955

Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,463 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours.

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