There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly to Detroit
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSP - DTW
3h 5m$472–998Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
15h 22m$107–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
15h 17m$222–462Drive 687.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroitcar 687.1 mi
11h 21m$126–182Fly to Windsor Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane MSP - YQG
6h 56m$139–660Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus
18h 42m$183–292
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 15h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $470 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Saint Paul Union Depot and Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Detroit is 552 miles. The road distance is 691.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 15h 17m and costs $220 - $470.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $470 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $470 and takes 15h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 15h 22m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Detroit via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 17m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Iron Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Windsor Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, 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 St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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 Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Minneapolis Airport (MSP). It is currently 1:18 AM in Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and 2:18 AM in Detroit.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit is 691 miles. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit.
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