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How to get fromWisconsin Dells to Detroit Lakesby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, taxi or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder
    8h 24m
    $40–150

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
    10h 58m
    $68–217

  3. Drive 410.4 mi

    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Detroit Lakescar410.4 mi
    7h 26m
    $75–109

  4. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Hector International Airport (FAR)planeMSN - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
    7h 48m
    $376–1,774

  5. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)planeMSP - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
    8h 7m
    $303–1,528

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)planeORD - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
    8h 41m
    $308–1,466

Wisconsin Dells to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–150 and the journey takes 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Detroit Lakes via Wisconsin Dells, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 10h 58m.

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