There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Detroit by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSP - DTW
4h 15m$310–440Drive 688.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Detroitcar 688.6 mi
11h 22m$126–182Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
14h 55mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
15h 27mBus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
17h 8m
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Detroit is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $310 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Detroit via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Detroit is 560 miles. The road distance is 692.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 14h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Minneapolis to Detroit, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $310 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 55m, you could also train, which costs and takes 15h 27m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 14h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Iron Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 8:53 PM in Minneapolis and 9:53 PM in Detroit.
Minneapolis to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Detroit is 693 miles. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Minneapolis to Detroit.
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