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

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Next departures for St. Louis to Detroit on June 15
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Compare 2 ways to go 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 CN¥425, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
14h 15mAverage Duration
454 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Average PriceCN¥425 - CN¥1,612Average Duration14h 15m
18kg CO₂e
Average PriceCN¥519 - CN¥3,522Average Duration14h 10m
67kg CO₂e

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 CN¥519. The average price for this train route is around CN¥878. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Detroit is 14h 10m, covering a distance of 455 miles (733 km). The quickest train can get you there in 13h 5m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

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

    The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Detroit at 4:30am. And the latest train departs at 8:10am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/13
CN¥965
06/14
CN¥1,715
Today
CN¥868
06/16
CN¥507
06/17
No data
06/18
CN¥750
06/19
CN¥854
06/20
CN¥646
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Jun 16, 2026 with a price of CN¥507

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 CN¥507 to CN¥6,240 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 CN¥507 which is on 2026-06-16.

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