Train from St. Louis to Detroit, MI: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from St. Louis to Detroit on 15 December
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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Detroit

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 15 hours and with fares starting at just R 1 292, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
15hAverage duration
733 kmDistance
67kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 118 - R 5 639Average duration19h
18kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 292 - R 8 735Average duration15h
67kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Detroit, MI by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Detroit?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Detroit start from R 1 292. The average price for this train route is around R 2 437. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Detroit?

    The average train journey time from St. Louis to Detroit is 15h, covering a distance of 733 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Detroit route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Detroit?

    The earliest train from St. Louis to Detroit departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 10:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10/12
R 1 781
11/12
R 2 352
Today
R 2 870
13/12
No data
14/12
R 2 196
15/12
R 1 435
16/12
R 1 729
17/12
R 1 314
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 314

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St. Louis to Detroit, MI as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 314 to R 14 868 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 314, which is on 2025-12-17.

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