There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Bloomington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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
4h 5m$474–1,204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
16h 9m$110–214Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
14h 28m$221–457Drive 694.7 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Bloomingtoncar 694.7 mi
11h 24m$127–184Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE) (Flixbus)
- 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
16h 52m$115–193
Detroit to Bloomington by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Bloomington is to bus which costs $110 - $220 and takes 16h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Bloomington is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $470 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Bloomington station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at I-35W & 98th St Station via Chicago Bus Station and Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Detroit and Bloomington is 555 miles. The road distance is 698.8 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 14h 28m and costs $220 - $460.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Detroit to Bloomington, including transfers.
Detroit to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Bloomington is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $470 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 14h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 16h 9m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Bloomington, 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 train from Detroit to MOA Transit Station Gate C via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 14h 28m.
- 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
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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 Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- 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 to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Bloomington is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 4:34 AM in Detroit and 3:34 AM in Bloomington.
Detroit to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Bloomington is 699 miles. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Detroit to Bloomington.
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