There are 6 ways to get from Western Michigan University to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
best- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Detroit (DTW)plane AZO - DTW
2h 35m$69–407Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
4h 20m$20–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Detroittrain Wolverine
4h 27m$36–86Drive 140.3 mi
- Drive from Western Michigan University to Detroitcar 140.3 mi
2h 22m$26–37Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Western Michigan University to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAN - DTW
3h 40m$76–572Bus via Baltimore St - Southbound (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 58m$42–62
Western Michigan University to Detroit by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Western Michigan University to Detroit is to bus which costs $20 - $45 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Western Michigan University to Detroit is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Western Michigan University to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Dormitory & Ellsworth and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Western Michigan University to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Detroit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Western Michigan University and Detroit is 142 miles. The road distance is 141.1 miles.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $20 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Western Michigan University to Detroit, including transfers.
Western Michigan University to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Western Michigan University to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Detroit is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $65 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 4h 20m, you could also train, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Western Michigan University, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–380
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Western Michigan University to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Western Michigan University to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Western Michigan University to Detroit is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Western Michigan University to Detroit.
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