There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), 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$314–904Bus (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 15m$94–166Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 19m$156–277Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
15h 35m$192–442Drive 688.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Detroitcar 688.6 mi
11h 20m$126–182
Minneapolis to Detroit by bus, subway, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Detroit is to bus which costs $90 - $170 and takes 16h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $310 - $950.
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 15m.
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 35m.
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 via Chicago which takes 15h 19m and costs $150 - $280.
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 $310 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 15h 19m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $450 and takes 15h 35m.
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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 15h 19m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Iron Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
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 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- 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
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- 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 11:53 PM in Minneapolis and 12:53 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 20m to drive from Minneapolis to Detroit.
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