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

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

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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 34m
    $474–1,204

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    15h 55m
    $112–188

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 19m
    $164–280

  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 Detroittrain train Wolverine
    16h 8m
    $223–464

  5. Drive 688 mi

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

Minneapolis to Detroit, MI by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration15h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Detroit, MI via Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Woodward & Baltimore, and Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 15 in around 15h 19m.

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