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How to get fromDetroit Lakes to Milwaukeeby taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Milwaukee by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane FAR - MKE
    5h 38m
    $206–813

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    13h 20m
    $50–258

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    10h 30m
    $120–150

  4. Drive 531.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Milwaukeecar car 531.3 mi
    9h 26m
    $97–140

  5. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BRD - MKE
    7h 22m
    $132–736

Detroit Lakes to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Milwaukee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–150 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 13h 20m.

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