What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti?

The fastest way to get from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $1,000 - $1,150.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Michigan and Ypsilanti?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at YTC - EndPt via Chicago Union Station, NBD Harrison past Service, East Lansing, MI and BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Michigan and Ypsilanti?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti. However, there are services departing from Adams/Wabash and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti?

The distance between Lake Michigan and Ypsilanti is 255 miles. The road distance is 251.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $210 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti bus from?

Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where do I catch the Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti train from?

Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti?

The best way to get from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $1,000 - $1,150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $320 and takes 6h 30m, you could also bus via Lansing, which costs and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti bus arrive?

Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Where does the Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti train arrive?

Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.

Can I drive from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti.

Where can I stay near Ypsilanti?

There are 166+ hotels available in Ypsilanti.

Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Lake Michigan to Ypsilanti by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, taxi, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, 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 from General Mitchell International Airport
best
1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
1h 29m
$1,017–1,105
Drive 249.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Ypsilanticar 249.8 mi
4h 9m
$43–62
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
6h 30m
$218–320
Bus via Lansing
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus 8000 / ...
8h 29m
Fly from Traverse City
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW)plane TVC - DTW
1h 29m
$119–505
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3h
$142–675
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
3h 23m
$188–825
Taxi to Pellston, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ironton, MI to Pellston (PLN)taxi
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW)plane PLN - DTW
2h 41m
$269–697
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus 8000 / ...
8h 24m
$124–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus Detroit to Ann Arbor
10h 7m
$60–94

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.7 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Lake Michigan, MI, USA and Ypsilanti, MI, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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