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How to get fromMetro Detroit to Minnesotaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Metro Detroit to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DTW - MSP
    4h 45m
    $608–1,208

  2. Fly to Rochester

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DTW - RST
    7h 40m
    $92–546

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    15h 45m
    $376–586

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548
    17h 39m
    $112–172

  5. Drive  679.2 mi

    1. Drive from Metro Detroit to Minneapoliscar car 679.2 mi
    11h 10m
    $124–179

  6. Fly to Duluth International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane DTW - DLH
    7h 47m
    $102–558

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    19h 25m

Metro Detroit to Minnesota by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Metro Detroit, MI, USA and Minnesota, USA?

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southfield & Joy to Government Plaza Station via Fairlane Center, Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 15h 45m.

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