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How to get fromLouisiana to Michiganby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisiana to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSY - DTW
    3h 33m
    $450–1,018

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    27h
    $179–350

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    26h 20m
    $398–797

  4. Drive 1,058.8 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Detroitcar car 1,058.8 mi
    17h 29m
    $194–280

  5. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MSY - LAN
    6h 14m
    $197–912

  6. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSY - GRR
    5h 52m
    $194–906

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    26h 20m
    $408–757

Louisiana to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 943.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Michigan, 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 Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 26h 20m.

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