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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSP - DTW
    4h 21m
    $474–1,204

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    15h 55m
    $104–178

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 16m
    $160–271

  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
    $222–452

  5. Drive 688.6 mi

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

Minneapolis to Detroit by bus, subway, foot, and tram

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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 16m.

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