The average train between Minneapolis and Detroit takes 20h 39m and the fastest train takes 15h 11m. There is at least one train per day from Minneapolis to Detroit. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Minneapolis and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Minneapolis is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Detroit at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Depot Station and take an average of 20h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 11m • 2 changes
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26h 26m • 2 changes
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16h 11m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Minneapolis to Detroit? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis station and arriving at Detroit station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 39m.
Minneapolis to Detroit train services, operated by Metro Transit, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Detroit train services, operated by Metro Transit, arrive at Detroit station.
The distance between Minneapolis and Detroit is 872.5 km. The road distance is 1,125 km.
You can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Detroit via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 27m.