With a population of 19,435, Ypsilanti is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ypsilanti has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ollie Food and Spirits (42 E Cross St) and Eagle Crest Lakeview Restaurant and Bar (1201 S Huron St) are great picks.
When flying to Ypsilanti, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ypsilanti departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 41m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ypsilanti. The train journey from Ypsilanti to Kalamazoo takes 3h 11m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $37 for a 5h 20m trip.
Another option to get to Ypsilanti is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 29 miles from Ypsilanti. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Detroit.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ypsilanti, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Ypsilanti takes 310 miles and will cost you around $72. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 315 miles.
Renting a car in Ypsilanti costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Ypsilanti.
Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Ypsilanti (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Ypsilanti is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.