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Trip Overview

The average train between Minneapolis and Detroit takes 19h 54m and the fastest train takes 15h 11m. The train service runs several times 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.

19h 54m
Duration
699 mi
Distance
$442
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Minneapolis to Detroit train times

Trains run twice daily between Minneapolis and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Minneapolis is at 10:59 AM which arrives into Detroit at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Depot Station and take an average of 19h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrak25h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrak15h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrak25h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrak15h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrak25h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrak15h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrak25h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrak15h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrak25h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrak15h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrak25h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrak15h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 699 mi
  • Duration: 19h 54m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

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 35m.

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