There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane JAN - DTW
5h 54m$151–648Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
21h 20m$164–267Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
21h 55m$561–871Drive 916.3 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Detroitcar 916.3 mi
16h 15m$157–227Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
22h 25m
Jackson to Detroit by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Detroit is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 16h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
The distance between Jackson and Detroit is 813 miles. The road distance is 921.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 21h 20m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Jackson to Detroit, including transfers.
Jackson to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 21h 20m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $900 and takes 21h 55m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Detroit Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 21h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Detroit via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Detroit via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Detroit via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Detroit via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Jackson to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Jackson. It is currently 3:46 AM in Jackson and 4:46 AM in Detroit.
Jackson to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Detroit is 922 miles. It takes approximately 16h 15m to drive from Jackson to Detroit.
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