Directions

Even if your attendees use their phones to navigate, our easy-to-use directions on how to drive to the Motor City will make the trip a breeze.

Directions to Downtown Detroit

From Detroit Airport

From DTW, you can take I-94 East directly for about 20 miles and get downtown.

From the North

If you're coming from northern Oakland County, the most direct route would be I-75 South. To get to Detroit from Macomb County take I-94 West right into Detroit before hopping on I-75 South to get into downtown.

From the West

From southern Oakland County, the best route is via I-696 East and M-10 South (known to locals as John C. Lodge Freeway or simply "The Lodge.") If you're coming from the Ann Arbor area, or you can hop on M-14 East or take I-94 East.

From the South

If you're coming from Toledo or the downriver area, you can take I-75 North through to downtown Detroit.

Airport Transportation

Detroit AirportThe Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is about 20 miles from downtown Detroit in Romulus.

Detroit Air Xpress (DAX)

Detroit Air Xpress, or DAX, is a nonstop coach bus service connecting Downtown Detroit and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW).

DAX is available 365 days per year (including holidays and high travel days), making 16 round trips per day between 3:30 am and 11:00 pm. Traveling along I-94, the trip takes 30 -50 minutes each way depending on traffic. Amenities include WiFi, space for luggage, charging ports, and comfortable seats.Tickets: $6 in advance, discounts available for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and studentsDowntown Detroit stop: Located near 1119 Washington Blvd., between Michigan Avenue and State StreetDTW Airport stops: Stops at “Departures” for the McNamara Terminal and “Ground Transportation” for the Evans Terminal

DTW RideshareWhen getting a ride from the airport, use rideshare apps to book a ride to and from Detroit Metro Airport. Passengers can only meet their driver within the designated Rideshare area that is located inside the Big Blue Deck, Level 1 or McNamara Parking Garage, Level 4.McNamara Terminal: Once across the Skybridge, continue to the bank of elevators located on Level 6 of the Ground Transportation Center. Take the elevator down to Level 4 to locate the Rideshare staging area.Evans Terminal: Once across the Skybridge, continue through the sliding glass doors. Take the elevator or escalator on the right, down to Level 1 to locate the Rideshare staging area.

Metro Detroit Interactive Parking Resources

Here are a few resources that list publicly available parking lots, parking garages and additional information about on-street parking. Some listed provide online apps to help get you parked and on your way as quick as possible.

Parkopedia — Detroit
Bestparking — Detroit
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