There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Indianapolis
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
2h 59m$422–1,302Bus via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
6h 36m$31–73Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis to Detroit-DTW263 mi
4h 38mDrive 263 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 263 mi
4h 38m$48–70Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Detroit (DTW)plane FWA - DTW
4h 32m$82–426Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
7h 28m$44–81
Indianapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $420 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Indianapolis, IN and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Lafayette & Sixth and Michigan & Cass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 248 miles. The road distance is 264.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to bus via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding which takes 6h 36m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Indianapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Indianapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Indianapolis, IN station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $420 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 36m.
Indianapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Detroit, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Indianapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI once daily. Tickets cost $27–70 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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