There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Minnesota by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly from Detroit
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DTW - MSP
3h 55m$474–1,204Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GRR - MSP
4h 35m$101–606Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
14h 49m$134–196Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
15h 46m$187–417Drive 688.8 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Minneapoliscar 688.8 mi
11h 21m$126–182Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
18h 53m$174–288
Michigan to Minnesota by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Minnesota is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $470 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at 7th St S & 3rd Ave / 2nd Ave S via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Detroit, Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.
The distance between Michigan and Minnesota is 552 miles. The road distance is 692.8 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 14h 49m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Michigan to Minnesota, including transfers.
Michigan to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $470 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 14h 49m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $420 and takes 15h 46m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to 7th St S & 3rd Ave / 2nd Ave S via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 14h 49m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Iron Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 8:30 PM in Michigan and 7:30 PM in Minnesota.
Michigan to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Minnesota is 693 miles. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Michigan to Minnesota.
There are 594+ hotels available in Minnesota.




