There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSP - DTW
4h 20m$135–476Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
16h 20m$91–190Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
15h 27m$113–364Bus, 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
16h 3m$98–259Drive 688.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Detroitcar 688.6 mi
11h 21m$126–182
Minneapolis to Detroit by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Detroit is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $130 - $480.
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 Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
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 559 miles. The road distance is 692.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 15h 27m and costs $110 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Minneapolis to Detroit, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 20m and costs $130 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $370 and takes 15h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 16h 20m.
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 vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Detroit via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 27m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 5:32 AM in Minneapolis and 6:32 AM 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 21m to drive from Minneapolis to Detroit.
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