There are 7 ways to get from Louisiana to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSY - DTW
3h 52m$450–1,018Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Detroit (DTW)plane LFT - DTW
6h 29m$143–615Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
25h 50m$398–797Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
27h$179–350Drive 1,058.8 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Detroitcar 1,058.8 mi
17h 29m$194–280Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Detroit (DTW)plane LCH - DTW
6h 34m$153–665Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
26h 20m$408–757
Louisiana to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Detroit is to bus which costs $170 - $350 and takes 27h.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $450 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisiana station to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Montgomery Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.
No, there is no direct train from Louisiana to Detroit. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.
The distance between Louisiana and Detroit is 955 miles. The road distance is 1065 miles.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 25h 50m and costs $390 - $800.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Louisiana to Detroit, including transfers.
Louisiana to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Louisiana to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $450 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $800 and takes 25h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 27h.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit (DTW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Detroit via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Detroit via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Detroit via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Detroit via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Louisiana to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montgomery Intermodal Center station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Louisiana. It is currently 5:03 AM in Louisiana and 6:03 AM in Detroit.
Louisiana to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Detroit is 1065 miles. It takes approximately 17h 29m to drive from Louisiana to Detroit.
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