There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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 from Detroit
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane DTW - EKO
9h 29m$180–762Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Elkobus
44h 36m$314–605Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
46h 48m$638–1,484Drive 1,885.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Elkocar 1,885.3 mi
29h 12m$345–497Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane GRR - EKO
10h 28m$182–764Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane ORD - EKO
11h 47m$185–681
Michigan to Elko by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Elko is to train and fly which costs $180 - $700 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Elko is to fly which takes 9h 29m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Elko. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Elko via Chicago Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Elko station. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via Detroit and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 48m.
The distance between Michigan and Elko is 1697 miles. The road distance is 1896.3 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 44h 36m and costs $310 - $650.
It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Michigan to Elko, including transfers.
Michigan to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Elko is to fly which takes 9h 29m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 44h 36m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,500 and takes 46h 48m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Elko via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Elko in around 44h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Detroit to Elko Regional Airport via Kansas City, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Detroit to Elko Regional Airport via Denver, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Detroit to Elko Regional Airport via Chicago Midway, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Detroit, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Denver, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Nashville, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
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
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Michigan to Elko bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Elko is 3h behind Michigan. It is currently 7:48 AM in Michigan and 4:48 AM in Elko.
Michigan to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Elko is 1896 miles. It takes approximately 29h 12m to drive from Michigan to Elko.
There are 27+ hotels available in Elko.






