There are 12 ways to get from Michigan to Montana by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Detroit to Logan International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane DTW - BIL
7h 11m$169–773Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane GRR - BZN
8h 38m$104–484Train, bus via Saint Paul
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
31h 45m$351–666Drive 1,468.4 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Billingscar 1,468.4 mi
25h 19m$268–388Fly Detroit to Gallatin Field Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane DTW - BZN
7h 13m$142–702Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Logan International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane GRR - BIL
8h 2m$131–575Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gallatin Field Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane ORD - BZN
9h 20m$229–581Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane GRR - MSO
9h 56m$114–554Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Logan International Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane ORD - BIL
11h 11m$326–782Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane ORD - FCA
10h 7m$368–896Train, bus
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
31h 59m$309–533Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
32h$284–421
Michigan to Montana by tram, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Montana is to fly which costs $100 - $490 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Montana is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Montana. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Billings via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h.
The distance between Michigan and Montana is 1296 miles. The road distance is 1477 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Montana without a car is to train and bus via Saint Paul which takes 31h 45m and costs $350 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Michigan to Montana, including transfers.
Michigan to Montana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Montana is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $430 and takes 32h.
Michigan to Montana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Montana is 2h behind Michigan. It is currently 10:23 AM in Michigan and 8:23 AM in Montana.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Montana, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Logan International Airport (BIL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Billings via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Minneapolis in around 32h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Detroit to Gallatin Field Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Detroit to Gallatin Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
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
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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