The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI
Cheapest price
£125
Average price
£222
Fastest journey
15 h
Average duration
15 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
731 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI will cost around £222 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £125.
Of the 2 trains that leave St. Louis, MO for Detroit, MI every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 731 km distance in an average of 15 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h .
The slowest trains will take 15 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 731 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£113 Average Price | £80 Average Price Cheapest | £209 Average Price |
11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 24m Average total duration 13h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:30 St. Louis, MO | 15h10 | 00:40 Detroit, MI | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:10 St. Louis, MO | 22h25 | 11:35 Detroit, MI | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI
Distance 731 km |
Average train duration 10h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 13h 5m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 09:35 |
Train companies: Amtrak from St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI trainsAmtrak trains will get you between St. Louis, MO and Detroit, MI from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St. Louis, MO to Detroit, MI train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St. Louis, MO and Detroit, MI
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Landry's Seafood House
- The Station Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West
- Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 2: MetroLink connections
- MetroLink: Red Line, Blue Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 40, 94, 97
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station.
- Cuisine Restaurant
- New Center Eatery
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1
- Hotel St. Regis
- The Inn on Ferry Street
- MotorCity Casino Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas
- platforms are accessible via the main entrance.
- QLine streetcar
- Bus: Several lines available
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