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How to get fromSt. Louis Airport (STL) to Detroitby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane STL - DTW
    2h 53m
    $454–909

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    12h 35m
    $77–164

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    12h 46m
    $182–382

  4. Drive 526.7 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Detroitcar car 526.7 mi
    9h 5m
    $97–139

  5. Fly to Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane STL - YQG
    6h 30m
    $155–739

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane STL - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 28m
    $88–452

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    15h 41m
    $108–182

St. Louis Airport (STL) to Detroit by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis to Detroit Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 12h 35m.

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