There are 8 ways to get from Williston to Michigan by car, plane, train (Amtrak), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Detroit
best- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Detroit (DTW)plane MOT - DTW
8h 28m$143–683Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MOT - GRR
8h 14m$105–455Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
28h 14m$730–1,130Drive 1,308.5 mi
- Drive from Williston to Detroitcar 1,308.5 mi
21h 41m$224–323Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Detroit
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Detroit (DTW)plane XWA - DTW
7h 28m$227–905Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane XWA - GRR
8h 32m$189–477Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
28h 14mTrain, bus via Saint Paul
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
28h 22m$496–745
Williston to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Williston to Michigan is to drive and fly which costs $100 - $460 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Williston to Michigan is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $220 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from Williston to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Williston Amtrak and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 14m.
The distance between Williston and Michigan is 1112 miles. The road distance is 1316.1 miles.
The best way to get from Williston to Michigan without a car is to train which takes 28h 14m and costs $700 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Williston to Michigan, including transfers.
Williston to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williston Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Williston to Michigan is to train which takes 28h 14m and costs $700 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $950 and takes 7h 28m.
Michigan is 1h ahead of Williston. It is currently 12:30 PM in Williston and 1:30 PM in Michigan.
Williston to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Michigan, USA?
You can take a train from Williston Amtrak to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 28h 14m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Minot International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis, Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Minot International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis, Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Minot International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Minot International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Minot International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Detroit via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $350–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–110
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Williston to Michigan is 1316 miles. It takes approximately 21h 41m to drive from Williston to Michigan.
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