There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota 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 from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)MSP - DTW
4h 25m$124–454Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Detroit (DTW)RST - DTW
6h 34m$58–369Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union StationBorealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroitWolverine
15h 27m$123–374Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
16h 3m$113–285Drive 688.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Detroit688.6 mi
11h 13m$126–182Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Detroit (DTW)DLH - DTW
6h 57m$68–354Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell AirportFlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus StationFlixBus 2550
16h 20m$95–231
Minnesota to Detroit by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Detroit is to bus which costs $95 - $240 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $120 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota and Detroit is 559 miles. The road distance is 692.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 15h 27m and costs $120 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Minnesota to Detroit, including transfers.
Minnesota to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $120 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $380 and takes 15h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $240 and takes 16h 20m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Rochester to Detroit via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Rochester to Detroit via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
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
- $70–220
- 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
- $45–150
- 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
- $55–130
- 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
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 10:34 PM in Minnesota and 11:34 PM in Detroit.
Minnesota to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Detroit is 693 miles. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Minnesota to Detroit.
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