MN → MT · about 866 miles
Detroit Lakes to Whitefish train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Detroit Lakes to Whitefish. The fastest takes 20 hours; every train leaves at 3:06 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 20h 00m
- Leaves at
- 3:06 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and arrives at Whitefish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:06 AM | 10:06 PM | 20h 00m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Detroit Lakes Where you get off in Whitefish 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 Whitefish
Return trip: Whitefish to Detroit Lakes
Questions
How long is the train from Detroit Lakes to Whitefish?
The fastest direct train takes 20 hours; the typical trip is 20 hours.
What time is the first train from Detroit Lakes to Whitefish?
Every departure is at 3:06 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Detroit Lakes to Whitefish?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Detroit Lakes?
Trains to Whitefish leave from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.