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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Michiganby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    5h 28m
    $179–517

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 4m
    $178–500

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 3h
    $793–1,703

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $363–713

  5. Drive 2,291.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Detroitcar car 2,291.3 mi
    36h 17m
    $419–604

  6. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LAX - GRR
    7h 47m
    $244–750

  7. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 12m
    $183–434

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 50m
    $180–731

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Michigan by bus, foot, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$793Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,990.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Michigan, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Campus Martius - Southbound via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 3h.

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