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How to get fromLouisville to Detroitby plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Louisville to Detroit by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SDF - DTW
    4h 14m
    $84–555

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus bus Bsb 14
    8h 25m
    $50–114

  3. Drive  357.6 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Detroitcar car 357.6 mi
    6h 5m
    $66–95

  4. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LEX - DTW
    4h 6m
    $80–471

  5. Drive to Covington, fly

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CVG - DTW
    4h 12m
    $119–777

  6. Bus via Detroit Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    9h 5m
    $73–119

Louisville to Detroit by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Detroit via Indianapolis in around 8h 25m.

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