Ypsilanti travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ypsilanti
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. Ypsilanti deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Ypsilanti
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ollie Food and Spirits (42 E Cross St) and The View Restaurant (1275 S Huron St) are great picks.
When to visit Ypsilanti
How to Get to Ypsilanti
Plane
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 Philadelphia and takes around 1h 44m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ypsilanti. The train journey from Ypsilanti to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $37 for a 5h 20m trip.
Car
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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ypsilanti, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Ypsilanti takes 390 miles and will cost you around $78. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $150 for a journey of 505 miles.
Airlines serving Ypsilanti
Where to stay in popular areas of Ypsilanti
Most booked hotels in Ypsilanti
Renting a car in Ypsilanti
Renting a car in Ypsilanti costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Ypsilanti.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Ypsilanti is Full-size (Class Full-size Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.