Changing Lives
One Ride at a Time

Transportation services with heart—serving Southeast
Michigan with care, reliability, and purpose.

Getting You to the Thriving Well Institute Restoration Retreat, Stress-Free

Enjoy round-trip transportation from Metro Detroit or Traverse City Airport, plus rides between your hotel and the retreat — all taken care of, with special retreat pricing available.

Thriving Well Institute

Getting You to the Thriving Well Institute Restoration Retreat, Stress-Free

Enjoy round-trip transportation from Metro Detroit or Traverse City Airport, plus rides between your hotel and the retreat — all taken care of, with special retreat pricing available.

Thriving Well Institute

How Your Ride Makes an Impact

Welcome to Lakes Transportation

Transportation
with Heart

Because getting there should always feel like care.

At Lakes Transportation, every trip means something more. Founded by two-time breast cancer survivor Susan Koehler Gross, we’re driven by a simple but powerful idea: transportation should be accessible, compassionate, and community-driven. Whether it’s an airport ride, a special event, or an everyday errand, we’re here to help you move forward—literally and emotionally.

Airport Rides
Pick-up and Drop-off

Local Event Transportation

Errand
Transportation

Medical
Appointments

Why Ride with Us

The Lakes Transportation
Difference

Reliable airport
and local event
transport

Personalized rides
with friendly local
drivers

Clean, comfortable
SUVs for families
and individuals

Created with care,
by someone who’s
been there

A portion of profits
supports breast
cancer charities

Serving Detroit’s
Eastside & Westside

Testimonials

Riders Who
Believe in Us

“I’ve never had a transportation service feel so personal. Susan and her team truly care—it’s more than just a ride.”

Angela R.

Testimonials

Riders Who
Believe in Us

“I have been a loyal customer with Susan for the last year and a half. Always reliable and clean vehicles. I have recommended her to my entire family, friends & clients.”

Jack Johnson

Testimonials

Riders Who
Believe in Us

”We are happy customers of Lakes Transportation! My husband and I live overseas part time, and we fly in and out of Detroit frequently. We use Lakes Transportation due to their courteous, prompt service and professionalism! It is such a relief to walk out of the terminal after a long flight and look up and see their vehicle right in front, waiting for us! They are always happy to jump out of the car and help load our luggage! It is such a worry-free component to the whole travel challenge and one that always brings us peace of mind.”

Beth Lindsay

Testimonials

Riders Who
Believe in Us

Hey everyone, so this is Susan and Janet from the original Grosse Pointe rides. They have started their own business and I highly recommend them.
I have used Susan and more recently in the past year Janet many times -super reliable, very friendly, great pricing, highly recommend!

Lynn Walsh

Support the Mission—One Ride at a Time

Changing Lives
One Ride at a Time

Getting You to the Thriving Well Institute Restoration Retreat, Stress-Free

Enjoy round-trip transportation from Metro Detroit or Traverse City Airport, plus rides between your hotel and the retreat — all taken care of, with special retreat pricing available.

Thriving Well Institute

Getting You to the Thriving Well Institute Restoration Retreat, Stress-Free

Enjoy round-trip transportation from Metro Detroit or Traverse City Airport, plus rides between your hotel and the retreat — all taken care of, with special retreat pricing available.

Thriving Well Institute

How Your Ride Makes an Impact

American Legion Post 558

We’ve done our part for the cause… because no one who served should have to face life’s challenges alone.

Seedlings

We’re proud to support Seedlings, an organization dedicated to making reading accessible and joyful for kids with vision loss.

Hospice of Michigan

Our recent donation helps ensure exemplary care and quality of life for more than 3,000 patients and families each year.

American Cancer Society

We’re proud to have contributed to the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides of Detroit to support patient services and prevention.

Toronto Foundation

Lakes Transportation recently donated to the Toronto Foundation to support Abbey’s Foundation and make a positive community impact.

Shades of Pink Foundation

See how we supported Shades of Pink and the Kirsten Kicked Cancer team at the Walk at the Zoo fundraiser.

Michigan Kidney Walk

Take a look at how we supported the Michigan Kidney Walk and families affected by kidney disease, and learn how you can contribute.

Living Beauty Cancer Foundation

We’re proud to support Living Beauty Cancer Foundation and the meaningful work they do for women and families every day.

The Rainbow Connection

We’ve done our part to support The Rainbow Connection and bring hope to Michigan wish kids and their families.

Transportation
with Heart

The Lakes Transportation
Difference

Riders Who
Believe in Us

Riders Who
Believe in Us

Riders Who
Believe in Us

Riders Who
Believe in Us

From Our Heart to Your Destination—Experience the Difference with Lakes.

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Contact

Changing Lives One Ride at a Time

Getting You to the Thriving Well Institute Restoration Retreat, Stress-Free

Enjoy round-trip transportation from Metro Detroit or Traverse City Airport, plus rides between your hotel and the retreat — all taken care of, with special retreat pricing available.

Thriving Well Institute

Getting You to the Thriving Well Institute Restoration Retreat, Stress-Free

Enjoy round-trip transportation from Metro Detroit or Traverse City Airport, plus rides between your hotel and the retreat — all taken care of, with special retreat pricing available.

Thriving Well Institute

How Your Ride Makes an Impact

American Legion Post 558

We’ve done our part for the cause… because no one who served should have to face life’s challenges alone.

Seedlings

We’re proud to support Seedlings, an organization dedicated to making reading accessible and joyful for kids with vision loss.

Hospice of Michigan

Our recent donation helps ensure exemplary care and quality of life for more than 3,000 patients and families each year.

American Cancer Society

We’re proud to have contributed to the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides of Detroit to support patient services and prevention.

Toronto Foundation

Lakes Transportation recently donated to the Toronto Foundation to support Abbey’s Foundation and make a positive community impact.

Shades of Pink Foundation

See how we supported Shades of Pink and the Kirsten Kicked Cancer team at the Walk at the Zoo fundraiser.

Michigan Kidney Walk

Take a look at how we supported the Michigan Kidney Walk and families affected by kidney disease, and learn how you can contribute.

Living Beauty Cancer Foundation

We’re proud to support Living Beauty Cancer Foundation and the meaningful work they do for women and families every day.

The Rainbow Connection

We’ve done our part to support The Rainbow Connection and bring hope to Michigan wish kids and their families.

Transportation with Heart

The Lakes Transportation Difference

Riders Who Believe in Us

Riders Who Believe in Us

Riders Who Believe in Us

Riders Who Believe in Us

From Our Heart to Your Destination—Experience the Difference with Lakes.

Pages

Contact

Changing Lives
One Ride at a Time

Transportation
with Heart

The Lakes Transportation
Difference

Riders Who
Believe in Us

Riders Who
Believe in Us

Riders Who
Believe in Us

Riders Who
Believe in Us