There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DTW - MSP
4h 12m$474–1,204Fly Detroit to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (RST)plane DTW - RST
6h 49m$83–502Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
14h 27m$187–417Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
14h 49m$134–196Drive 688.8 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Minneapoliscar 688.8 mi
11h 21m$126–182Fly Detroit to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane DTW - DLH
7h 3m$93–504Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CLE - MSP
7h 4m$578–1,047Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
18h 53m$174–288
Detroit to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Minnesota is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $470 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at 7th St S & 3rd Ave / 2nd Ave S via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
The distance between Detroit and Minnesota is 559 miles. The road distance is 692.8 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 14h 27m and costs $180 - $420.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Detroit to Minnesota, including transfers.
Detroit to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $470 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $420 and takes 14h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 14h 49m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Iron Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Detroit to Rochester via Milwaukee, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Detroit to Rochester via Green Bay, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Detroit to Rochester via Iron Mountain, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Rochester via Grand Rapids, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Detroit to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Duluth International Airport via Milwaukee, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Duluth International Airport via Green Bay, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Duluth International Airport via Iron Mountain, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Detroit to Duluth International Airport via Grand Rapids, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 10:51 AM in Detroit and 9:51 AM in Minnesota.
Detroit to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Minnesota is 693 miles. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Detroit to Minnesota.
There are 596+ hotels available in Minnesota.




