How to travel from Jackson to Detroit, United States of America

The distance between Jackson and Detroit is around 947 miles (1,524km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jackson to Detroit by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Detroit (DTW).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $260
Operated by

Delta

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Detroit.

  • Duration20h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $150
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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta and then to Detroit.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Detroit.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Distance947 miles (1,524km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jackson and Detroit

There are several options for getting from Jackson to Detroit by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $150 and will take around 20h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $260.

The distance between Jackson and Detroit is around 947 miles (1,524km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 796 miles (1,281km)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Jackson and Detroit by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jackson to Detroit is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx $260.

The cheapest way to travel between Jackson and Detroit, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $150 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jackson and Detroit. It typically takes around 20h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jackson to Detroit. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 55m.

Amtrak run train services between Jackson and Detroit. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 20h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jackson and Detroit. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jackson to Detroit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Jackson and Detroit. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jackson and Detroit. Flights depart from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) and arrive at Detroit (DTW) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Jackson to Detroit. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jackson to Detroit typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) and and arrive into Detroit (DTW).

The closest major airport to Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (DTW) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Detroit. Bishop International Airport (FNT) (FNT) and Toledo Express Airport (TOL) (TOL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Jackson and Detroit. The distance is around 947 miles (1,524km) by road and it will take around 15h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jackson to Detroit is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around $260.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jackson and Detroit

Transport options from Jackson to Detroit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 25m
$260
hourly1,559km (969 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 15m
$405
every 20 mins1,933km (1,201 miles)
Train
20h 55m
$150
twice daily1,655km (1,028 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
$160
once daily1,825km (1,134 miles)
Drive
15h 40m
$95
on demand1,524km (947 miles)

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Airports near Detroit

The following major airports near Detroit offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Detroit
FNT
Bishop International Airport (FNT)
International Airport
Distance
57 miles (91km) from Detroit
TOL
Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64 miles (103km) from Detroit