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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Detroit start from R 1 219. The average price for this train route is around R 1 911. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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 13h 5m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

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 08:10.

Train St. Louis to Detroit from R 1 158 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Detroit on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	15h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	13h 5m	20:40	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	15h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	13h 5m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	15h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Detroit on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	15h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	13h 5m	20:40	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	15h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	13h 5m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	15h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Detroit on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	15h	00:10	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	13h 5m	20:40	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	15h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	15h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	13h 5m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Detroit on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	15h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	13h 5m	20:40	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	15h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	13h 5m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	15h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Detroit on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	15h	00:10	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	13h 5m	20:40	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	15h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	15h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	13h 5m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:42 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 998, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

14h 15mAverage duration

731 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 998 - R 2 645	Average duration14h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 219 - R 6 907	Average duration15h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 219

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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.

How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Detroit?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Detroit start from R 1 219. The average price for this train route is around R 1 911. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
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 13h 5m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Detroit route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
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 08:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

26/01

R 1 697

27/01

R 1 419

Today

R 1 419

29/01

R 1 860

30/01

R 2 218

31/01

R 1 550

01/02

R 2 235

02/02

R 1 550

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 419

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 1 419 to R 8 253 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 1 550, which is on 2026-01-31.