There are 5 ways to get from Kirkwood to Detroit by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 49 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Kirkwood @ Adams Nb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
5h 8m$606–956Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
14h 19m$77–132Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kirkwood Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
12h 33m$147–339Drive 530.8 mi
- Drive from Kirkwood to Detroitcar 530.8 mi
9h 9m$97–140Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
16h 29m$97–152
Kirkwood to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kirkwood to Detroit is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 14h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kirkwood to Detroit is to line 49 bus and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $600 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kirkwood to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Kirkwood @ Adams Sb and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via South County Center, St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kirkwood station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Kirkwood Station and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Kirkwood and Detroit is 488 miles. The road distance is 533.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kirkwood to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 12h 33m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Kirkwood to Detroit, including transfers.
Kirkwood to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Kirkwood to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kirkwood Station.
The best way to get from Kirkwood to Detroit is to train which takes 12h 33m and costs $140 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 14h 19m.
What companies run services between Kirkwood, MO, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Kirkwood Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirkwood @ Adams Sb to Detroit Bus Station via South County Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 14h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kirkwood Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Bus from Kirkwood @ Adams Nb to North Hanley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro St Louis
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Booking & Getting There
Kirkwood to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Kirkwood. It is currently 1:30 AM in Kirkwood and 2:30 AM in Detroit.
Kirkwood to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirkwood to Detroit is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Kirkwood to Detroit.
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