There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSP - DTW
2h 55m$472–1,202Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
17h 38m$115–197Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 18m$157–255Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
15h 34m$219–454Drive 672.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 672.8 mi
11h 5m$123–178
Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 17h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $470 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 537 miles. The road distance is 676.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 15h 18m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $470 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 15h 18m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $460 and takes 15h 34m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), 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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 15h 18m.
- 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
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 8:35 AM in Minneapolis and 9:35 AM in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 677 miles. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Minneapolis to Detroit Airport (DTW).
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