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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    8h 24m
    $130–270

  2. Drive 410.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Detroit Lakescar car 410.4 mi
    7h 29m
    $75–109

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Saint Cloudbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    10h 48m
    $113–177

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

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MSN - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $187–589

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

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MSP - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    8h
    $208–581

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

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane ORD - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    $212–582

Wisconsin Dells to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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 twice daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Detroit Lakes via Wisconsin Dells, St. Cloud, and Brainerd in around 10h 48m.

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