There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Ypsilanti by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
3h 20m$708–1,022Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
13h 41m$78–143Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
11h 13m$212–471Drive 499.7 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Ypsilanticar 499.7 mi
8h 32m$92–132Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 29m$195–269
St. Louis to Ypsilanti by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Ypsilanti is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 13h 41m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Ypsilanti is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $700 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Ypsilanti. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at YTC - EndPt via Indianapolis, Lafayette & Sixth, Detroit - Grand Circus Park and BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Ypsilanti. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between St. Louis and Ypsilanti is 473 miles. The road distance is 502.6 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Ypsilanti without a car is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs $210 - $480.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from St. Louis to Ypsilanti, including transfers.
St. Louis to Ypsilanti bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Ypsilanti train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Ypsilanti is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $700 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $480 and takes 11h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 13h 41m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Ypsilanti, 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 train from St. Louis to Ypsilanti via Chicago Union Station and Dearborn in around 11h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- D2A2
Bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- D2A2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
St. Louis to Ypsilanti bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Ypsilanti is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 11:30 AM in St. Louis and 12:30 PM in Ypsilanti.
St. Louis to Ypsilanti train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Ypsilanti is 503 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from St. Louis to Ypsilanti.
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