There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Jackson by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Detroit
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane DTW - JAN
5h 55m$142–542Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus
20h 20m$146–290Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
23h$332–684Drive 916.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Jacksoncar 916.3 mi
16h 15m$168–242Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane GRR - JAN
7h 9m$144–554Fly from Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane FNT - JAN
7h 15m$155–501Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
23h 18m$336–642
Michigan to Jackson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Jackson is to bus which costs $140 - $290 and takes 20h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Jackson is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Jackson via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Jackson via Detroit and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.
The distance between Michigan and Jackson is 806 miles. The road distance is 921.7 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 20h 20m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Michigan to Jackson, including transfers.
Michigan to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Jackson is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 20h 20m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 23h.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Jackson via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 20h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Valparaiso, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Detroit to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Detroit to Jackson/Vicksburg via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Chicago O'Hare, Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- 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 Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Jackson is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 12:22 PM in Michigan and 11:22 AM in Jackson.
Michigan to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Jackson is 922 miles. It takes approximately 16h 15m to drive from Michigan to Jackson.
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