There are 5 ways to get from O'Fallon to Detroit by train, 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.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from SHILOH-SCOTT station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 stationtrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
5h 27m$101–606Drive 507.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from O'Fallon to Detroitcar 507.9 mi
8h 52m$90–130Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
13h 22m$304–484Bus (Greyhound)
- 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
13h 39m$99–154Bus 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
15h 49m$99–159
O'Fallon to Detroit by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from O'Fallon to Detroit is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from O'Fallon to Detroit is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Fallon to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from State @ Cherry Wb and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Fallon station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from SHILOH-SCOTT station and arriving at Detroit via St. Louis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between O'Fallon and Detroit is 508 miles. The road distance is 510.9 miles.
The best way to get from O'Fallon to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs $300 - $490.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from O'Fallon to Detroit, including transfers.
O'Fallon to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
O'Fallon to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from O'Fallon to Detroit is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs $300 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 13h 39m.
What companies run services between O'Fallon, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from State @ Lincoln Eb to Detroit via Shiloh-Scott Transit Center, SHILOH-SCOTT station, CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State @ Cherry Wb to Detroit Bus Station via Fairview Heights Transit Center, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS station, CIVIC CENTER station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 13h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Train from SHILOH-SCOTT station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
O'Fallon to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of O'Fallon. It is currently 9:02 AM in O'Fallon and 10:02 AM in Detroit.
O'Fallon to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Fallon to Detroit is 511 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from O'Fallon to Detroit.
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