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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Michiganby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - DTW
    5h 18m
    $255–516

  2. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SEA - GRR
    8h
    $113–462

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d 6h
    $1,353–2,143

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus
    2d 10h

  5. Drive  2,298.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Detroitcar car 2,298.6 mi
    37h 7m
    $420–606

  6. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SEA - LAN
    7h 4m
    $115–474

  7. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SEA - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 7m
    $269–509

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 3m
    $240–435

  9. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 51m
    $201–598

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Michigan by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,937.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Michigan, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Campus Martius - Southbound via Int'l Dist/Chinatown, Seattle, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 6h.

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