There are 10 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
1h 12m$600–1,000Bus via Larned & Griswold
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 46m$45–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 31m$90–185Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 52m$95–135Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Chicago264.7 mi
4h 24mDrive 264.7 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Chicagocar 264.7 mi
4h 24m$49–70Fly to Traverse City
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DTW - TVC
1h 11m$50–350Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
1h 47m$139–458Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2h 9m$141–655Fly to Pellston, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane DTW - PLN
- Take the taxi from Pellston (PLN) to Ironton, MItaxi
2h 26m$195–537
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $50 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Dearborn and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Lake Michigan is 238 miles. The road distance is 266.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), including transfers and time at the airport.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 1h 12m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 6h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Detroit to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Detroit Airport to General Mitchell International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 12m.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Michigan.
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta offer flights from Detroit Airport to General Mitchell International Airport Airport.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Lake Michigan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.