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How to get fromMemphis to Detroitby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MEM - DTW
    4h 46m
    $113–653

  2. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    16h 23m
    $281–530

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    18h 11m
    $177–303

  4. Drive 706 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Detroitcar car 706 mi
    13h 16m
    $129–187

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    18h 22m
    $166–341

  6. Bus via Champaign (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 3m
    $139–236

Memphis to Detroit by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration18h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Woodward & Adams via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Woodward & Baltimore in around 18h 11m.

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