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How to get fromDetroit, MI to Minneapolisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit, MI to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Detroit

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DTW - MSP
    4h 22m
    $474–1,204

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548
    15h 55m
    $113–189

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    15h 33m
    $224–465

  4. Drive 688 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit, MI to Minneapoliscar car 688 mi
    11h 19m
    $126–182

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CLE - MSP
    6h 58m
    $580–1,052

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    20h 2m
    $174–296

Detroit, MI to Minneapolis by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, 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 vehicle from Detroit, MI to 7th St S & 5th Ave S via Washington & Lafayette, Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 15h 33m.

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