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

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

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 28m.

Is there a direct train between Lansing and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Munster Ridge Station and arriving at Detroit via Hammond Gateway and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Lansing to Detroit?

The distance between Lansing and Detroit is 307 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 41m and costs $160 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m 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 USA, 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 41m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Gary Metro Center, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Lansing to Detroit bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lansing and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Lansing. It is currently 4:14 AM in Lansing and 5:14 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 514+ hotels available in Detroit.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 41m
$166–257
Bus via Gary Metro Center (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 28m
$48–81
Drive 262 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Detroitcar 262 mi
4h 19m
$48–70
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Munster Ridge Station to Hammond Gatewaytrain
2. Take the train from Hammond Gateway to Museum Campus/11th St.train
3. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 19m
$147–481
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
9h 50m
$53–85
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Hammond Gateway to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 48m
$147–671
Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Hammond Gateway to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
6h 4m
$70–422
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Hammond Gateway to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
7h 2m
$59–293

Lansing to Detroit by train and bus (Amtrak)

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7h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 305.6 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

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 $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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