Michigan to North Dakota - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car
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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to North Dakota by plane, train, bus or car

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Fly Detroit to Fargo  •  4h 36m

  1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fargo (FAR) DTW - FAR

Cheapest option

Train  •  20h 49m

  1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station Wolverine
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station Empire Builder

6 alternative options

Fly Lansing to Fargo  •  4h 41m

  1. Fly from Lansing (LAN) to Fargo (FAR) LAN - FAR

Fly Grand Rapids to Fargo  •  6h 25m

  1. Fly from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Fargo (FAR) GRR - FAR

Fly Grand Rapids to Grand Forks  •  7h 40m

  1. Fly from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Grand Forks (GFK) GRR - GFK

Bus  •  21h 27m

  1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
  2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
  3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to Fargo, ND

Bus, train  •  21h 42m

  1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to South Street Station - South Bend
  2. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
  3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station

Drive  •  15h 11m

  1. Drive from Detroit to Fargo 927.8 miles

Michigan to North Dakota by bus and train

25 Weekly Services
20h 49m Average Duration
$39 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Michigan to North Dakota is to train which costs $35 - $350 and takes 20h 49m.

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The fastest way to get from Michigan to North Dakota is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $320 - $750.

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No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to North Dakota. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Fargo, ND via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 27m.

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The distance between Michigan and North Dakota is 761 miles. The road distance is 927.8 miles.

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The best way to get from Michigan to North Dakota without a car is to train which takes 20h 49m and costs $35 - $350.

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It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Michigan to North Dakota, including transfers.

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Michigan to North Dakota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

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The best way to get from Michigan to North Dakota is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $320 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $350 and takes 20h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $310 and takes 21h 27m.

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Michigan to North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo, ND station.

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North Dakota is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 11:20 AM in Michigan and 10:20 AM in North Dakota.

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  • Distance: 761 miles
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and North Dakota, USA?

Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Canton to Fargo hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Fargo via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 20h 49m.

Airlines
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Fargo via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
4h 41m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$200 - $650
Flights from Detroit to Fargo via Milwaukee, Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
5h 19m
When
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$200 - $650
Flights from Detroit to Fargo via Madison, Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
5h 29m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
$200 - $650
Flights from Detroit to Fargo via Grand Rapids, Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
5h 52m
When
Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price
$200 - $650
Flights from Lansing to Fargo via Detroit, Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$240 - $750
Flights from Grand Rapids to Fargo via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
5h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$200 - $700
Flights from Grand Rapids to Fargo via Detroit, Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
6h 1m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$220 - $700
Flights from Grand Rapids to Grand Forks via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
5h 24m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$150 - $550
Flights from Grand Rapids to Grand Forks via Detroit, Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
8h 41m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $550
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Fargo via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
5h 2m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$440 - $1,600
Flights from Detroit to Fargo via Dallas/Ft.Worth
Ave. Duration
7h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$440 - $1,600
Flights from Lansing to Fargo via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
5h 14m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$240 - $900
Flights from Grand Rapids to Fargo via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
4h 36m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $800
Flights from Grand Rapids to Fargo via Dallas/Ft.Worth
Ave. Duration
7h 47m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $950
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Detroit to Fargo via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
5h 29m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$440 - $1,600
Flights from Grand Rapids to Fargo via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
5h 6m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$240 - $800
Flights from Grand Rapids to Fargo via Denver
Ave. Duration
6h 21m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$290 - $950
Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
Ave. Duration
5h 11m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$11 - $120
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$11 - $45
Child Coach - short notice
$27 - $40
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$23 - $75
Child Business Class - short notice
$25 - $75
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$30 - $70
Business Seat - advance purchase
$45 - $150
Business Seat - short notice
$50 - $140
Coach Seat - short notice
$30 - $120
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
13h 8m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$27 - $220
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$27 - $90
Child Coach - short notice
$45 - $75
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$40 - $140
Child Business Class - short notice
$45 - $140
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$60 - $160
Business Seat - advance purchase
$85 - $280
Business Seat - short notice
$95 - $280
Coach Seat - short notice
$70 - $220
Bus operators
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
Ave. Duration
6h 45m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$30 - $85
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
Ave. Duration
8h 20m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$45 - $110
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$10 - $45
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
Ave. Duration
5h 10m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
$26 - $90
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$26 - $90
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
Ave. Duration
9h 10m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$35 - $120
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$35 - $120
Jefferson Lines
Phone
+1-858-800-8898
Email
info@jeffersonlines.com
Website
jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to Fargo, ND
Ave. Duration
4h 15m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$40 - $100
Book at
https://www.jeffersonlines.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to North Dakota is 928 miles. It takes approximately 15h 11m to drive from Michigan to North Dakota.

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