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

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

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  1. Fly from Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DTW - MSP
    4h 12m
    $604–1,204

  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
    $110–167

  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 / ...
    14h 27m
    $189–487

  4. Drive  688.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Minneapoliscar car 688.8 mi
    11h 21m
    $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
    7h
    $581–1,045

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    18h 35m
    $152–252

Detroit to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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 train from Detroit to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 14h 27m.

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