Rome2Rio

How to get fromMemphis to Detroit, MIby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

Find Transport to Detroit, MI

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Memphis to Detroit, MI by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MEM - DTW
    4h 55m
    $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
    17h 7m
    $246–500

  3. 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 Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    18h 23m
    $148–303

  4. Drive  705.4 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Detroit, MIcar car 705.4 mi
    13h 15m
    $129–186

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    18h 41m
    $116–196

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    18h 41m
    $121–216

  7. 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
    21h 36m
    $139–214

Memphis to Detroit, MI by bus, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration18h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Memphis to Detroit, MI.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 645.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Detroit Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 18h 41m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There