There are 5 ways to get from Michigan to Chattanooga by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane DTW - CHA
3h 39m$104–509Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus Groome Transportation
15h 10m$152–213Drive 595.7 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Chattanoogacar 595.7 mi
10h 42m$109–157Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane DTW - TYS
- Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chattanoogacar
5h 33m$190–1,130Fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane DTW - HSV
- Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Chattanoogacar
5h 38m$142–782
Detroit (DTW) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Chattanooga is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Chattanooga. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Groome Transportation Chattanooga via Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S and Nashville Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
The distance between Michigan and Chattanooga is 532 miles. The road distance is 599.2 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Chattanooga without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Michigan to Chattanooga, including transfers.
Michigan to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 15h 10m.
Michigan to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Chattanooga is 599 miles. It takes approximately 10h 42m to drive from Michigan to Chattanooga.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Chattanooga, TN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chattanooga via Nashville Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S, Nashville International Airport, Nashville Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 15h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Detroit to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Mcghee Tyson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Detroit to Mcghee Tyson Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from Detroit to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Detroit to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Mcghee Tyson Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Detroit to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Mcghee Tyson Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Detroit to Mcghee Tyson Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanooga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
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