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How to get fromHouston to Jacksonby plane, train, bus (Amtrak), bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Houston to Jackson by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IAH - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain train
    7h 38m
    $206–1,001

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane IAH - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus bus
    9h 43m
    $203–928

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Downtown to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus bus
    29h 10m
    $289–519

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    30h 10m
    $406–838

  5. Drive 1,229 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Jacksoncar car 1,229 mi
    21h
    $225–324

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane HOU - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain train
    8h 45m
    $234–1,048

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    9h 46m
    $211–799

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane IAH - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Jackson Stationtrain train
    11h 27m
    $229–977

  9. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus bus
    31h 10m
    $242–442

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    35h 4m
    $483–1,027

Houston to Jackson by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration29h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,177.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Houston - Downtown to Jackson Station via Dallas, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Jackson Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station in around 35h 4m.

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