MN → WI · about 411 miles
Detroit Lakes to Columbus train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Detroit Lakes to Columbus. The fastest takes 9 hours 20 minutes; every train leaves at 4:27 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 9h 20m
- Leaves at
- 4:27 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and arrives at Columbus Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:27 AM | 1:47 PM | 9h 20m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Detroit Lakes Where you get off in Columbus The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Detroit Lakes
- Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station Map of Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Columbus
- Columbus Amtrak Station Map of Columbus Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Columbus to Detroit Lakes
Questions
How long is the train from Detroit Lakes to Columbus?
The fastest direct train takes 9 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first train from Detroit Lakes to Columbus?
Every departure is at 4:27 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Detroit Lakes to Columbus?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Detroit Lakes?
Trains to Columbus leave from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.