What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Detroit is to bus via Gary Metro Center which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Detroit is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Torrence Ave & Thornton Rd and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lansing and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Lansing to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Hegewisch and arriving at Detroit via Jackson-Blue and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Lansing to Detroit?

The distance between Lansing and Detroit is 309 miles. The road distance is 263.5 miles.

How do I travel from Lansing to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Lansing to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $100 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Lansing to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Detroit bus from?

Lansing to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Gary Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Detroit train from?

Lansing to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Lansing to Detroit?

The best way to get from Lansing to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via Gary Metro Center, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Lansing to Detroit bus arrive?

Lansing to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Lansing. It is currently 1:45 AM in Lansing and 2:45 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Lansing to Detroit train arrive?

Lansing to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.

Can I drive from Lansing to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Detroit is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Lansing to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 455+ hotels available in Detroit.

Lansing to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 358 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Lansing to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 56m
$100–205
Bus via Gary Metro Center
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 35m
$47–95
Drive 262 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Detroitcar 262 mi
4h 19m
$48–70
Line 358 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Torrence Ave & Thornton Rd to Hegewisch South Shore Stationbus
2. Take the train from Hegewisch to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
3. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 25m
$142–477
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
10h 20m
$58–100
Line 358 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Torrence Ave & Thornton Rd to Hegewisch South Shore Stationbus
2. Take the train from Hegewisch to Van Buren St.train
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 57m
$162–667
Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Hegewisch to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
6h 20m
$75–458
Line 358 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Torrence Ave & Thornton Rd to Hegewisch South Shore Stationbus
2. Take the train from Hegewisch to Van Buren St.train
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
4. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
7h 8m
$60–312

Lansing to Detroit by bus and train

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8h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 307.5 mi
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Lansing, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 5 times a week, and the journey takes 6h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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