1. MGM Grand Detroit – 15
Michigan Casino Map: Locations and Driving Guide
Michigan’s commercial and tribal casinos are spread across the Lower and Upper Peninsulas. This guide groups them by region and provides estimated drive times from major cities so players can plan routes efficiently.
Detroit Metro Area
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minutes from downtown. 2. MotorCity Casino –
1. MGM Grand Detroit – 15 minutes from downtown.
2. MotorCity Casino – 12 minutes from Midtown.
3. Hollywood Casino at Greektown – walkable from Greektown restaurants.
West Michigan
minutes west of Lansing. 5. Four Winds
4. FireKeepers Casino Hotel – 45 minutes west of Lansing.
5. Four Winds Dowagiac – 25 minutes north of South Bend, Indiana.
Upper Peninsula
Perspective: contrast at least two practical approaches.
Pros
6. Ojibwa Casino Resort – near
Trade-offs
Baraga, roughly three hours from Marquette. 7.
6. Ojibwa Casino Resort – near Baraga, roughly three hours from Marquette.
7. Island Resort & Casino – 30 minutes west of Escanaba.
Northern Lower Peninsula
Pros
8. Turtle Creek Casino – 20
Trade-offs
minutes east of Traverse City. 9. Odawa
8. Turtle Creek Casino – 20 minutes east of Traverse City.
9. Odawa Casino – located in Petoskey with easy US-131 access.
Tips for Road Trips
Pros
Check road conditions during winter months.
Trade-offs
Most properties offer free self-parking and valet;
Check road conditions during winter months. Most properties offer free self-parking and valet; arrive early on weekends to secure spots near the entrance.
Public Transport Options
Pros
Detroit People Mover and QLine streetcar
Trade-offs
reach three downtown casinos. Intercity buses serve
Detroit People Mover and QLine streetcar reach three downtown casinos. Intercity buses serve FireKeepers from Grand Rapids and Lansing.