There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAX - DTW
6h 57m$180–565Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
2d 2h$673–1,481Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus
2d 6h$392–703Drive 2,277.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Detroitcar 2,277.3 mi
35h 53m$416–601Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LAX - GRR
9h 22m$232–717Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BUR - GRR
9h 29m$241–963Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Detroit
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SNA - DTW
9h 25m$313–4,120Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane LAX - CLE
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
10h 43m$183–451
Los Angeles to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Michigan is to fly and bus which costs $180 - $460 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Michigan is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Larned & Woodward via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Los Angeles and Michigan is 2017 miles. The road distance is 2290.6 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Michigan without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $650 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Los Angeles to Michigan, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Michigan is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also bus, which costs $390 - $750 and takes 2 days 6h.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Michigan, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Michigan is 3h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 5:09 PM in Los Angeles and 8:09 PM in Michigan.
Los Angeles to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Michigan is 2291 miles. It takes approximately 35h 53m to drive from Los Angeles to Michigan.
There are 515+ hotels available in Michigan.