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Jackson, Michigan

Jackson is a city in Jackson County, Michigan, United States, and its county seat. The population was 31,309 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 31,309Metro Area Population 160,248

Why go

  • City in Michigan, United States.
  • Served by Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (JXN).

History

Jackson is a city in Jackson County, Michigan, United States, and its county seat. The population was 31,309 at the 2020 census. It is served by Interstate 94 and U.S. Route 127. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) east of Kalamazoo, 35 miles (56 km) west of Ann Arbor, 75 miles (121 km) west of Detroit and 35 miles (56 km) south of Lansing. Jackson is the core city of the Jackson metropolitan area, which includes all of Jackson County and has a population of 160,248.

Airports

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (JXN) 3.1 mi to the centre
Jackson, MI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Hillsdale Municipal Airport 24 mi to the centre
Hillsdale, MI, US
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Van Wagnen Airport 7 mi to the centre
Napoleon, MI, US
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Williams Field 8.2 mi to the centre
Jackson, MI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (JXN); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jackson, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Detroit, Michigan · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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