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How to get fromDetroit to Washington University in St. Louisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DTW - STL
    4h 14m
    $455–955

  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 53m
    $78–150

  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 24m
    $177–377

  4. Drive 525.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Washington University in St. Louiscar car 525.2 mi
    9h
    $96–139

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAN - STL
    5h 53m
    $120–677

  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 27m
    $102–177

Detroit to Washington University in St. Louis by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Washington University in St. Louis, MO, 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 Washington University in St. Louis via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, CIVIC CENTER station, and SKINKER station in around 11h 24m.

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