The average train between Missouri and Detroit takes 26h 15m and the fastest train takes 24h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Missouri 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 twice daily between Missouri and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Missouri is at 8:26 AM which arrives into Detroit at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 26h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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29h 26m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Missouri 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 Missouri to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Missouri station and arriving at Detroit station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.
Missouri to Detroit train services, operated by Ride KC, depart from Kansas City station.
Missouri to Detroit train services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at Detroit station.
The distance between Missouri and Detroit is 896 km. The road distance is 1,157 km.
You can take a vehicle from Metro Center to Campus Martius - Southbound via Union Station, Kansas City, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 15h 37m.