There are 6 ways to get from Carol Stream to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
2h 31m$127–518Drive 243.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carol Stream to Lansingcar 243.1 mi
4h 16m$45–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 56m$90–170Line 301 bus, subway, bus, line 18 bus
- Take the bus from Wheaton Metra to Forest Park CTA Stationbus 301
- Take the subway from Forest Park to LaSallesubway
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to SBD Boston Blvd past Mount Hopebus 18
9h 12m$82–131Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
4h 21m$150–427Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483
9h 39m$47–87
Carol Stream to Lansing by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carol Stream to Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Lansing is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Carol Stream to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Wheaton Metra, 900 W Harrison, Chicago Bus Station and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Carol Stream to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from College Ave and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Carol Stream and Lansing is 204 miles. The road distance is 244.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Carol Stream to Lansing, including transfers.
Carol Stream to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Carol Stream to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Lansing is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 6h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Carol Stream, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Forest Park to LaSalle
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Wheaton Metra to Forest Park CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 517-394-1000
- Website
- cata.org
Bus from Capital Area Multimodal Gateway to SBD Boston Blvd past Mount Hope
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cata.org/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Carol Stream to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at South Haven station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Carol Stream. It is currently 10:05 AM in Carol Stream and 11:05 AM in Lansing.
Carol Stream to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carol Stream to Lansing is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Carol Stream to Lansing.
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