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How to get fromDetroit to St. Louis Airport (STL)by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to St. Louis Airport (STL) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Detroit

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DTW - STL
    3h 26m
    $452–952

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    11h 55m
    $79–154

  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. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 35m
    $177–377

  4. Drive 526.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to St. Louis Airport (STL)car car 526.6 mi
    9h 2m
    $97–139

  5. Fly from Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane YQG - STL
    8h 19m
    $186–906

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    14h 38m
    $102–177

Detroit to St. Louis Airport (STL) by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and St. Louis Airport (STL), USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, and CIVIC CENTER station in around 11h 35m.

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