There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSP - DTW
4h 24m$604–2,004Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Detroit (DTW)plane RST - DTW
6h 52m$88–589Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 30mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
15h 35m$372–592Drive 688.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Detroitcar 688.6 mi
11h 20m$126–182Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Detroit (DTW)plane DLH - DTW
7h 21m$98–554Bus (Flixbus)
- 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
15h 55m$113–175
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Detroit is to bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 15h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $600 - $2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Detroit via Jackson & Throop and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Detroit via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
The distance between Minnesota and Detroit is 560 miles. The road distance is 692.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Detroit without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 15h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Minnesota to Detroit, including transfers.
Minnesota to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $600 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs and takes 15h 30m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 15h 35m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago, Cumberland, Racine, Jackson & Throop, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 15h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Rochester to Detroit via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Rochester to Detroit via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Rochester to Detroit via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
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
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 12:46 AM in Minnesota and 1:46 AM in Detroit.
Minnesota to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Detroit is 693 miles. It takes approximately 11h 20m to drive from Minnesota to Detroit.
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