What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Detroit is to train and bus which costs $95 - $310 and takes 19h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Detroit is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $170 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit Lakes and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Brainerd, Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit Lakes and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit Lakes station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 38m.

How far is it from Detroit Lakes to Detroit?

The distance between Detroit Lakes and Detroit is 814 miles. The road distance is 888.7 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit Lakes to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 18h 38m and costs $120 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Detroit Lakes to Detroit?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Detroit Lakes to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit Lakes to Detroit bus from?

Detroit Lakes to Detroit bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.

Where do I catch the Detroit Lakes to Detroit train from?

Detroit Lakes to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Detroit Lakes to Detroit?

The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Detroit is to train which takes 18h 38m and costs $120 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $360 and takes 22h 45m.

Where does the Detroit Lakes to Detroit bus arrive?

Detroit Lakes to Detroit bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.

What is the time difference between Detroit Lakes and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Detroit Lakes. It is currently 3:45 PM in Detroit Lakes and 4:45 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Detroit Lakes to Detroit train arrive?

Detroit Lakes to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit Lakes to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to Detroit is 889 miles. It takes approximately 15h 8m to drive from Detroit Lakes to Detroit.

How do I get a train ticket from Detroit Lakes to Detroit?

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Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 431+ hotels available in Detroit.

Detroit Lakes to Detroit - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Detroit by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Detroit
best
1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Detroit (DTW)plane FAR - DTW
6h 38m
$170–512
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus
2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
22h 45m
$95–353
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
18h 38m
$120–1,004
Drive 883.6 mi
1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Detroitcar 883.6 mi
15h 8m
$162–233
Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus
2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Detroit (DTW)plane BRD - DTW
11h 36m
$96–465
Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane FAR - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
8h 1m
$179–534
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain Empire Builder
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
19h 20m
$98–303

Detroit Lakes to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

18h 38mAverage Duration

$120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 809.4 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Detroit Bus Station via Brainerd, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 45m.

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