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How to get fromMinneapolis to Detroitby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSP - DTW
    4h 18m
    $474–1,204

  2. Drive 688.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Detroitcar car 688.6 mi
    11h 20m
    $126–182

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    15h 17m
    $137–208

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    15h 35m
    $207–462

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus
    17h 58m
    $181–298

Minneapolis to Detroit by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration15h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Detroit Bus Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 15h 17m.

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