There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Jackson by plane, bus (Amtrak, 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
6h 4m$142–602Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane GRR - JAN
7h 13m$124–474Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus
22h 22m$182–306Train (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$262–589Drive 916.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Jacksoncar 916.3 mi
16h 15m$168–242Fly from Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane FNT - JAN
6h 46m$155–521Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
- Take the train from Homewood to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
24h 27m$232–499
Michigan to Jackson by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Jackson is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 16h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Jackson is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Jackson via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 22m.
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 22h 22m and costs $180 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Michigan to Jackson, including transfers.
Michigan to Jackson bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit 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 6h 4m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 22h 22m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 23h.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Jackson via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Detroit to Jackson/Vicksburg via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Detroit to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Homewood to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Michigan to Jackson bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Jackson is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 12:35 PM in Michigan and 11:35 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.
There are 221+ hotels available in Jackson.





