There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Detroit (DTW)plane SLC - DTW
4h 50m$182–853Bus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus
38h 38m$322–573Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
40h 58m$573–1,212Drive 1,643.4 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 1,643.4 mi
25h 44m$300–434
Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which costs $300 - $440 and takes 25h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Denver Union Station, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 58m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1494 miles. The road distance is 1653 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to bus which takes 38h 38m and costs $320 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $600 and takes 38h 38m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 40h 58m.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 38h 38m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Detroit via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) is 2h ahead of Salt Lake City. It is currently 1:26 AM in Salt Lake City and 3:26 AM in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1653 miles. It takes approximately 25h 44m to drive from Salt Lake City to Detroit Airport (DTW).
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