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Kansas City to Detroit Lakes trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kansas City and Detroit Lakes takes 40h 15m and the fastest train takes 21h 5m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Kansas City to Detroit Lakes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

40h 15m
Duration
1,044 mi
Distance
$669
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Kansas City to Detroit Lakes train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Kansas City and Detroit Lakes. The service departs Kansas City at 7:01 AM in the morning, which arrives into Detroit Lakes at 03:06:00. All services require a transfer at Naperville and take an average of 40h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kansas City to Detroit Lakes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,044.2 mi
  • Duration: 40h 15m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Naperville and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 22m.

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