Getting to Detroit

Visitors destined for Detroit can choose from a variety of options for getting here, with arriving by air being the most popular means for those coming from abroad. The road network is well developed, making driving by private or hire car a good option and also providing good conditions for coach services coming from North American cities.

The city is served by the efficient Amtrak railway network. Detroit’s international airport is a busy facility that provides connections with domestic cities as well as with significant EU and international destinations. The airport is operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority and is an efficient facility.

By car

Road access to Detroit is easy, with Michigan’s well-developed motorway network serving the city from most key destinations. Major highways providing travel into Detroit include I-75 from the south (Toledo) and north (Flint); I-94 from the west (Chicago); and Route 401 from the east (Toronto).

By rail

Detroit’s train station is located on 11 West Baltimore Avenue in the northern end of the city’s downtown and provides connections to and from major US destinations. From Chicago, the journey can be made by train in 6 hours. Chicago is a major railway hub and it offers connections to most other major destinations in the US. For more information on schedules and services, visit the rail provider’s website at: www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage; or call them on: +1 800 872 7245.

By bus

Detroit is connected to the extensive Greyhound coach network, serving most major US destinations. The main bus terminal is at 1001 Howard Avenue.
Phone: +1 313 961 8011; website: www.greyhound.com.

By air

Detroit Metro Airport is located 20 miles west of the centre of the city and is a modern facility offering daily scheduled flights to and from a large number of US, EU and international destinations. Bus services, operating at regular intervals, run between the airport and central Detroit. Meanwhile, taxis are on hand, as are car hire companies. The airport offers good passenger facilities including ATMs, bureaux de change and information desks.

Detroit Metro Airport

Detroit Metro Airport operates three terminals, with two and four levels respectively, from which all arrivals and departures are dealt with. Airlines depart from and arrive at their designated terminal. Flights operate daily to cities such as London, Madrid and Amsterdam. ATMs and dining facilities can be found on both levels, while banking facilities are located on the Upper Level. Passengers in need of assistance will find the information desk on the Upper Level of all three terminals.

Detroit airport transportation

A public city bus departs at hourly intervals to downtown Detroit, leaving from the outer roadway (Lower Level), near the Ground Transportation offices at the Smith Terminal. Some hotels also offer a door-to-door courtesy shuttle bus service for their guests. Taxis are easily available and provide a convenient and trouble-free way to travel into nearby Detroit city and other destinations. The trip from Detroit Airport into central Detroit takes about 40 minutes, depending on traffic. Official Detroit DTW airport taxis should always be used to ensure safety and to avoid being overcharged.