There are 5 ways to get from Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, 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 from Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane FCA - DTW
5h 41m$245–942Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Whitefish to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSO - DTW
8h 34m$233–933Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
38h 58m$603–1,245Bus
- Take the bus from Whitefish to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus
42h 2m$456–693Drive 1,856.7 mi
- Drive from Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 1,856.7 mi
29h 55m$339–490
Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which costs $330 - $490 and takes 29h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $240 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Whitefish and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Whitefish station to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 58m.
The distance between Whitefish and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1570 miles. The road distance is 1867.5 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to train which takes 38h 58m and costs $600 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Whitefish station.
Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $240 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 38h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $450 - $700 and takes 42h 2m.
What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 38h 58m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Detroit via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Detroit via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Detroit via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Whitefish to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) is 2h ahead of Whitefish. It is currently 9:40 PM in Whitefish and 11:40 PM in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1868 miles. It takes approximately 29h 55m to drive from Whitefish to Detroit Airport (DTW).
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