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How to get fromIndiana to Detroit LakesBy plane, taxi, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Indiana to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Indianapolis, taxi

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane IND - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    $172–562

  2. Drive 781.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Detroit Lakescar car 781.8 mi
    13h 45m
    $143–207

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    16h 40m
    $184–410

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    20h 25m
    $144–235

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane ORD - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $155–443

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MDW - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    7h 22m
    $174–583

  7. Train to South Bend, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane SBN - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    $210–771

  8. Bus, train via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    16h 41m
    $190–426

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    18h 1m
    $214–486

Indiana to Detroit Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Detroit Lakes via Chicago Bus Station, St. Cloud, and Brainerd in around 20h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 1m.

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