Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Chelsea travel guide

Chelsea Tourism | Chelsea Guide

You're Going to Love Chelsea

With a population of 4,944, Chelsea is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. Chelsea deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Chelsea

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Nest at Robin Hills Farm (20390 M-52) and The Grateful Crow (420 N Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Chelsea

Chelsea in January
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chelsea in January
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chelsea in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Chelsea, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.

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How to Get to Chelsea

Plane

Although Chelsea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lansing Capital City (LAN), which is located 43 miles from Chelsea. The shortest domestic flight to Chelsea departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chelsea. The train journey from Chelsea to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chelsea is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 187 miles from Chelsea. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chelsea, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Chelsea takes 365 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 545 miles.

Plane

Although Chelsea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lansing Capital City (LAN), which is located 43 miles from Chelsea. The shortest domestic flight to Chelsea departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chelsea. The train journey from Chelsea to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chelsea is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 187 miles from Chelsea. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chelsea, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Chelsea takes 365 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 545 miles.

Airports near Chelsea

LANLansing Capital City
FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Chelsea

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chelsea

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Hyatt Place Ann Arbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 635 reviews)
$141+
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Ann Arbor Regent Hotel and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1387 reviews)
$140+
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Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 270 reviews)
$149+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ann Arbor
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 990 reviews)
$107+
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The Kensington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 779 reviews)
$138+
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Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 668 reviews)
$244+
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Renting a car in Chelsea

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Chelsea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chelsea, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Chelsea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chelsea, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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