Getting There
Ford Field, Detroit, MI
Data updated: 2025 NFL Season
Driving
Directions
From I-75 South: Exit at Mack Avenue or Madison Avenue and follow signs to Ford Field. From I-94 East/West: Take the Lodge Freeway (M-10) south to the Howard Street exit.
Details
From I-375: Exit at Madison Avenue, Ford Field is immediately visible. Game-day traffic is manageable compared to suburban stadiums, but arrive 90 minutes early for stress-free parking.
Public Transit
Directions
Detroit People Mover ($0.75) loops downtown with a stop near Ford Field. QLine streetcar ($1.50) runs along Woodward Avenue.
Details
DDOT and SMART buses serve the metropolitan area. The stadium is walkable from most downtown hotels.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber and Lyft are widely available in metro Detroit. Designated pickup/dropoff zones are near the stadium on Brush Street. From DTW airport, expect $25-35 and 25-35 minutes.
Details
From metro suburbs (Royal Oak, Dearborn), expect $15-25. Post-game surge pricing is moderate. Walk to Greektown to wait it out.
Walking
Directions
From Greektown: 5 minutes. From Comerica Park: 3 minutes (across Brush Street). From downtown hotels along Woodward: 5-15 minutes.
Details
From Eastern Market: 15-20 minutes. Downtown Detroit is flat and walkable, the stadium is easy to reach on foot from most central locations.
Travel
Overview
Ford Field sits in the heart of downtown Detroit, surrounded by walkable streets, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The stadium is part of a sports district that includes Comerica Park (Detroit Tigers) and the Fox Theatre. Detroit's revitalized downtown offers multiple transit options including the free QLINE streetcar along Woodward Avenue, the free People Mover loop through downtown, and DDOT bus service. The proximity to Greektown, Eastern Market, and downtown hotels makes Ford Field one of the most walkable stadium settings in the NFL. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is about 20 miles southwest with rideshare taking 25-35 minutes to downtown.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“The QLINE streetcar is free and runs along Woodward Avenue. It's the easiest way from Midtown to the stadium area.”
“The People Mover is free and loops through downtown. The Greektown station is a 5-minute walk to Ford Field.”
“Walk from your downtown hotel if possible, Ford Field is in one of the most walkable downtown settings in the NFL.”
“DTW airport is about 30 minutes by rideshare. You can fly in on game day morning for an afternoon kickoff.”
“If driving from the suburbs, arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff for comfortable parking and pregame time.”
“Post-game, walk to Greektown or a downtown bar, the People Mover and QLINE run after the game for easy transit back.”