What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Lake Charles?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 21h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Lake Charles?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $150 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Lake Charles?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Lake Charles via Atlanta Bus Station and La Grange Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Lake Charles?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Lake Charles station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Lake Charles Station via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 43m.

How far is it from Detroit to Lake Charles?

The distance between Detroit and Lake Charles is 1033 miles. The road distance is 1144.5 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Lake Charles without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Lake Charles without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 28h 18m and costs $240 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Lake Charles?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Detroit to Lake Charles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Lake Charles bus from?

Detroit to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Lake Charles train from?

Detroit to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train, bus or fly from Detroit to Lake Charles?

The best way to get from Detroit to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $240 - $360 and takes 28h 18m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,300 and takes 31h 43m.

Where does the Detroit to Lake Charles bus arrive?

Detroit to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Lake Charles?

Lake Charles is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 3:43 AM in Detroit and 2:43 AM in Lake Charles.

Where does the Detroit to Lake Charles train arrive?

Detroit to Lake Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Lake Charles?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Lake Charles is 1144 miles. It takes approximately 21h 59m to drive from Detroit to Lake Charles.

How do I get a train ticket from Detroit to Lake Charles?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Lake Charles?

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Where can I stay near Lake Charles?

There are 133+ hotels available in Lake Charles.

Detroit to Lake Charles - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane DTW - LCH
7h 37m
$153–715
Bus via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to La Grange Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus
28h 18m
$244–353
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain
31h 43m
$774–1,226
Drive 1,137.8 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Lake Charlescar 1,137.8 mi
21h 59m
$195–281
Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane DTW - LFT
2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain
9h 38m
$193–780
Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane DTW - BPT
2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus
9h 43m
$261–692
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus
32h 15m
$250–391

Detroit to Lake Charles by train (Amtrak)

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31h 43mAverage Duration

$774Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,027 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Lake Charles via Atlanta Bus Station and La Grange Bus Station in around 28h 18m.

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