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How to get fromMinneapolis to Detroit, MIby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Detroit, MI by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSP - DTW
    4h 22m
    $474–1,204

  2. Drive 688 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Detroit, MIcar car 688 mi
    11h 18m
    $126–182

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    15h 17m
    $132–198

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    15h 31m
    $189–434

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus
    17h 42m
    $173–280

Minneapolis to Detroit, MI by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration15h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Detroit Bus Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 15h 17m.

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