There are 7 ways to get from Florida to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tallahassee, taxi
best- Fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane TLH - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
6h 51m$254–788Fly from Jacksonville, taxi
cheapest- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane JAX - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
8h 18m$212–713Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
40h 53m$272–533Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d 1h$572–1,313Drive 1,586.1 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Detroit Lakescar 1,586.1 mi
28h 48m$290–419Fly from Tampa, taxi
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane TPA - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
8h 32m$212–712Fly from Orlando, taxi
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MCO - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
8h 17m$242–552
Florida to Detroit Lakes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Detroit Lakes is to bus which costs $270 - $550 and takes 40h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Detroit Lakes is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 51m and costs $250 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Newnan St + Ashley St and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Florida to Detroit Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Florida and Detroit Lakes is 1386 miles. The road distance is 1595.3 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Detroit Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 40h 53m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Florida to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Florida to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Florida to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to Detroit Lakes is to bus which takes 40h 53m and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Detroit Lakes via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 40h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St + Jefferson St to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Tampa to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Tampa to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Orlando to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Orlando to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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More Questions & Answers
Florida to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Detroit Lakes is 1h behind Florida. It is currently 3:19 AM in Florida and 2:19 AM in Detroit Lakes.
Florida to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Detroit Lakes is 1595 miles. It takes approximately 28h 48m to drive from Florida to Detroit Lakes.
There are 33+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.




