There are 5 ways to get from Saint Charles to Detroit by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Line 34 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
4h 37m$406–956Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
13h 43m$77–152Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
13h 4m$184–384Drive 531.3 mi
- Drive from Saint Charles to Detroitcar 531.3 mi
9h 9m$97–140Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
16h 21m$99–174
Saint Charles to Detroit by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Charles to Detroit is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Charles to Detroit is to line 34 bus and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $400 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Charles to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via North Hanley Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Charles station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from NORTH HANLEY station and arriving at Detroit via St. Louis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Saint Charles and Detroit is 481 miles. The road distance is 534.4 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs $180 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Saint Charles to Detroit, including transfers.
Saint Charles to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Saint Charles to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Detroit is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs $180 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h 43m.
What companies run services between Saint Charles, MO, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Riverport Lane @ Riverport Eb to Detroit via North Hanley Transit Center, NORTH HANLEY station, CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb to Detroit Bus Station via North Hanley Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 13h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrostlouis.org
Bus from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb to North Hanley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Charles to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Saint Charles. It is currently 6:03 AM in Saint Charles and 7:03 AM in Detroit.
Saint Charles to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Charles to Detroit is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Saint Charles to Detroit.
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