There are 7 ways to get from Ironwood to Detroit Lakes by bus, car, plane, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
9h$84–138Drive 299.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ironwood to Detroit Lakescar 299.9 mi
6h 45m$52–74Fly Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane IWD - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
5h 33m$168–487Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 28m$169–268Fly Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane IWD - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 45m$335–500Drive to Rhinelander, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Drive from Ironwood to Rhinelander (RHI)car
- Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RHI - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 29m$181–583Fly Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane IWD - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
11h 59m$253–477
Ironwood to Detroit Lakes by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ironwood to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ironwood to Detroit Lakes is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 33m and costs $160 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Ironwood to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Ironwood and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Duluth and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Ironwood and Detroit Lakes is 321 miles. The road distance is 301.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ironwood to Detroit Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Ironwood to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Ironwood to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Ironwood station.
Ironwood to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Duluth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ironwood to Detroit Lakes is 302 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Ironwood to Detroit Lakes.
There are 32+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.
What companies run services between Ironwood, MI, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Ironwood to Detroit Lakes via Duluth and Brainerd in around 9h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Rhinelander to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- 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
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