There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Colorado by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Detroit to Denver
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Denver (DEN)plane DTW - DEN
5h 59m$188–558Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane GRR - COS
8h 43m$103–478Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
26h 21m$332–759Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
29h 42m$224–364Drive 1,266.4 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Denvercar 1,266.4 mi
20h 13m$232–334Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Denver
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Denver (DEN)plane GRR - DEN
6h 48m$140–450Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Denver
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Denver (DEN)plane CLE - DEN
9h$114–798Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Colorado Springs Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane MDW - COS
10h 9m$154–662Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
28h 26m$319–684
Michigan to Colorado by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Colorado is to fly which costs $180 - $600 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Colorado is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Broadway & W Colfax Ave via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station and Union Station Gate B7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Denver via Detroit and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 21m.
The distance between Michigan and Colorado is 1171 miles. The road distance is 1273.8 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Colorado without a car is to train which takes 26h 21m and costs $330 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Michigan to Colorado, including transfers.
Michigan to Colorado bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Michigan to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Colorado is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 26h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $220 - $370 and takes 29h 42m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Colorado, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Denver (DEN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Denver via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Detroit to Denver via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Denver via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Denver via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Denver via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Denver via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Michigan to Colorado bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Colorado is 2h behind Michigan. It is currently 9:42 AM in Michigan and 7:42 AM in Colorado.
Michigan to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Colorado is 1274 miles. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Michigan to Colorado.
There are 1304+ hotels available in Colorado.



