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How to get fromMilwaukee to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MKE - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $177–602

  2. Drive 530.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationcar car 530.7 mi
    9h 25m
    $97–140

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    10h 21m
    $160–350

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    12h 45m
    $147–213

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane ORD - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $188–501

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MKE - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    8h 18m
    $128–532

Milwaukee to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–350 and the journey takes 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis and Brainerd in around 12h 45m.

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