There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Memphis by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Memphis (MEM)plane LAN - MEM
5h 57m$150–773Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Memphis (MEM)plane GRR - MEM
8h 27m$125–755Train, bus
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
18h 26m$151–301Train, bus via St. Louis
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
20h 1m$181–396Drive 706.8 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Memphiscar 706.8 mi
13h 15m$129–187Fly from Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Memphis (MEM)plane FNT - MEM
6h 31m$176–842Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Memphis (MEM)plane DTW - MEM
5h 8m$163–953Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
18h 44m$148–242Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TNbus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis - Summer Avebus Nyc
19h 27m$150–227
Michigan to Memphis by tram, train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Memphis is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $160 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.
The distance between Michigan and Memphis is 629 miles. The road distance is 711 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Memphis without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 26m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Michigan to Memphis, including transfers.
Michigan to Memphis bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 18h 44m.
Michigan to Memphis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Memphis is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 8:13 PM in Michigan and 7:13 PM in Memphis.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Memphis (MEM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 18h 44m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Detroit to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Detroit to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Memphis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
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 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 St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Memphis is 711 miles. It takes approximately 13h 15m to drive from Michigan to Memphis.
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