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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to St. Louisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DTW - STL
    2h 13m
    $455–910

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    12h 40m
    $79–154

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    12h 5m
    $177–372

  4. Drive 505 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to St. Louiscar car 505 mi
    8h 37m
    $93–134

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    13h 44m
    $142–217

Detroit Airport (DTW) to St. Louis by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to St. Louis via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 5m.

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