There are 7 ways to get from Metro Detroit to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DTW - MSP
4h 54m$478–1,208Fly to Duluth International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane DTW - DLH
7h 49m$92–458Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
15h 52m$220–456Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
17h 44m$112–196Drive 679.2 mi
- Drive from Metro Detroit to Minneapoliscar 679.2 mi
11h 10m$124–179Fly to Rochester
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (RST)plane DTW - RST
7h 27m$94–446Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
20h 14m$180–298
Metro Detroit to Minnesota by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metro Detroit to Minnesota is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 17h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Metro Detroit to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $470 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Metro Detroit to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Joy & Southfield and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station and Milwaukee Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Metro Detroit to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.
The distance between Metro Detroit and Minnesota is 555 miles. The road distance is 683.2 miles.
The best way to get from Metro Detroit to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 15h 52m and costs $220 - $460.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Metro Detroit to Minnesota, including transfers.
Metro Detroit to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Metro Detroit to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Metro Detroit to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $470 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 15h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 17h 44m.
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 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Iron Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Detroit to Rochester via Milwaukee, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Detroit to Rochester via Green Bay, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Detroit to Rochester via Iron Mountain, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Detroit to Rochester via Grand Rapids, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Detroit to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Detroit to Duluth International Airport via Milwaukee, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Detroit to Duluth International Airport via Green Bay, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Detroit to Duluth International Airport via Iron Mountain, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Detroit to Duluth International Airport via Grand Rapids, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Detroit to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $85–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Metro Detroit to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Metro Detroit to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metro Detroit to Minnesota is 683 miles. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Metro Detroit to Minnesota.
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