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How to get fromSt. Louis to Detroit Lakesby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane STL - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    6h 30m
    $182–602

  2. Drive 726.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Detroit Lakescar car 726.9 mi
    13h 39m
    $133–192

  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 Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    17h 56m
    $293–595

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    21h 20m
    $196–318

  5. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane STL - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    8h 44m
    $134–532

  6. Fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane STL - GFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 56m
    $148–652

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    19h 15m
    $250–491

St. Louis to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration17h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Detroit Lakes via Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 21h 20m.

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