There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DTW - MSP
2h 16m$472–1,204Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
18h 17m$112–197Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
15h 40m$219–454Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
16h 9m$157–262Drive 672.4 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapoliscar 672.4 mi
11h 5m$123–178
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 18h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $470 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Dearborn and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Minneapolis is 537 miles. The road distance is 676.4 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 15h 40m and costs $210 - $460.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $470 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $460 and takes 15h 40m, you could also bus via Chicago, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 16h 9m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Government Plaza Station via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 15h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Iron Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 12:54 PM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 11:54 AM in Minneapolis.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis is 676 miles. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Minneapolis.
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