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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    8h 31m
    $110–250

  2. Drive 410.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dellscar car 410.9 mi
    7h 30m
    $75–109

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    11h 12m
    $110–171

  4. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane FAR - MSN
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    7h 41m
    $218–661

  5. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane FAR - MSP
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    7h 57m
    $205–653

  6. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane BRD - MSN
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    9h 39m
    $167–590

  7. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    8h 45m
    $191–528

Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak)

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells via Brainerd, Saint Cloud, and Wisconsin Dells in around 11h 12m.

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