Durand (doo-RAND) is a city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan.

Nicknamed "Railroad City, USA", it is best known for its large train station which was a major hub for the Grand Trunk Western and Ann Arbor railroads during most of the 20th century, and is currently served by Amtrak.

Additionally, three freight carriers use a rail yard in the city, which is accessible from all directions.

[4] The present name is for congressman George H. Durand of Flint, Michigan.

Railroads have always played a major role in Durand's history and economy.

Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides daily service on the Blue Water route between Chicago and Port Huron, Michigan.

Amtrak trains stop at the historic Durand Union Station which is located at the junction of major east/west (historically, Grand Trunk Western, east to Port Huron and Toronto, west to Chicago), and north/south (historically, Ann Arbor Railroad, north to Elberta, Michigan, south to Toledo, Ohio) rail lines.

Freight railroads operating in Durand include Canadian National Railway (CN), Huron and Eastern Railway (HESR), and Great Lakes Central Railroad (GLC).