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How to get fromSt. Louis to Detroit Airport (DTW)by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane STL - DTW
    3h 1m
    $452–952

  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 41m
    $80–153

  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 Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    11h 34m
    $177–366

  4. Drive 504.2 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Detroit Airport (DTW)car car 504.2 mi
    8h 41m
    $92–133

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 53m
    $143–216

St. Louis to Detroit Airport (DTW) by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 11h 34m.

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