How much does a train ticket cost from St. Louis to Detroit?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Detroit start from £58. The average price for this train route is around £110. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 455 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 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 10:40.

Train St. Louis to Detroit from £56 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Detroit on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		08:10	Gateway Station	22h 25m	07:35	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		08:10	Gateway Station	22h 25m	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Detroit on 4 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:30	Gateway Station	15h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
06:35	Gateway Station	13h 5m	20:40	Amtrak Station	Fastest
04:30	Gateway Station	15h 10m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
06:35	Gateway Station	13h 5m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
08:10	Gateway Station	15h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 21:56 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 15 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

15h 15mAverage duration

454 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£51 - £190	Average duration15h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£58 - £392	Average duration15h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5610 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £58

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 vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from St. Louis to Detroit?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Detroit start from £58. The average price for this train route is around £110. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 455 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Detroit route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 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 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

26/11

£354

27/11

£115

Today

£105

29/11

£137

30/11

£551

01/12

£118

02/12

£59

03/12

£56

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £56

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 £56 to £668 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 £56, which is on 2025-12-03.