There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Detroit Station by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Fly to Detroit, bus
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukeebus
4h 42m$456–956Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
11h 12m$68–145Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
11h 15m$182–375Drive 518.8 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Detroit Stationcar 518.8 mi
8h 55m$95–137Fly to Windsor Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane STL - YQG
8h 20m$154–756Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 34m$145–222
St. Louis to Detroit Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Detroit Station is to bus which costs $65 - $150 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Detroit Station is to fly and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $450 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Detroit Station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee via Indianapolis, IN and Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Detroit Station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between St. Louis and Detroit Station is 481 miles. The road distance is 521.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Detroit Station without a car is to bus which takes 11h 12m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from St. Louis to Detroit Station, including transfers.
St. Louis to Detroit Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Detroit Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Detroit Station is to bus which takes 11h 12m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $380 and takes 11h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $800 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Detroit Station, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee via Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 11h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 15m.
- 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
- Every day
- 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
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Windsor Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Windsor Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
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
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Grand Circus Park to Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Grand Circus Park to Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
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
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Detroit Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Detroit Station is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 2:57 AM in St. Louis and 3:57 AM in Detroit Station.
St. Louis to Detroit Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Detroit Station is 522 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from St. Louis to Detroit Station.
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