There are 6 ways to get from Kentucky to Michigan by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Blue Grass Airport
best- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LEX - DTW
2h 41m$98–489Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Nashville
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus Bsb 14
8h 25m$50–114Drive 357.6 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Detroitcar 357.6 mi
6h 5m$66–95Fly from Covington
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane CVG - DTW
3h 52m$754–1,104Fly from Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SDF - DTW
4h 1m$89–605Bus via Detroit Bus Station
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Nashville
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
9h 5m$68–119
Kentucky to Michigan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Michigan is to bus which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $95 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Detroit via Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Kentucky and Michigan is 323 miles. The road distance is 359.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Kentucky to Michigan, including transfers.
Kentucky to Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $95 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 25m.
Kentucky to Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Michigan is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Kentucky to Michigan.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Michigan, USA?
Delta flies from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Detroit via Indianapolis in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Covington to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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