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How to get fromMichigan to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Detroit to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane DTW - LCH
    7h 11m
    $163–565

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane GRR - LCH
    8h 17m
    $145–667

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    28h 18m
    $223–369

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    31h 37m
    $423–888

  5. Drive 1,136.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lake Charlescar car 1,136.3 mi
    21h 59m
    $208–300

  6. Fly Detroit to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane DTW - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h 55m
    $147–615

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    32h 30m
    $236–410

Michigan to Lake Charles by tram, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,020.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Lake Charles via Atlanta Bus Station and La Grange Bus Station in around 28h 18m.

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