There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder
8h 31m$120–270Drive 410.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dellscar 410.9 mi
7h 29m$75–109Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus
12h 12m$114–185Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane FAR - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus
7h 20m$269–1,048Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain
7h 59m$245–903Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane BRD - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus
9h 58m$154–597
Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $260 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Wisconsin Dells is 418 miles. The road distance is 413.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs $120 - $270.
The train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station takes 8h 31m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells via Brainerd, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Wisconsin Dells in around 12h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Hector International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wisconsin Dells Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells is 413 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells.
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