There are 5 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak StationBlue Water
4h 54m$37–161Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus StopGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Lansing, MI1483
8h 20m$54–129Drive 215.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago, IL to Lansing215.7 mi
3h 35m$40–57Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)ORD - LAN
3h 43m$54–357Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint, MI to East Lansing, MI
5h 50m$84–337
Chicago, IL to Lansing by foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Lansing is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago, IL to Lansing is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago, IL station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lansing, MI via Kalamazoo, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Chicago, IL and Lansing is 215 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $35 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Chicago, IL to Lansing, including transfers.
Chicago, IL to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Lansing is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $35 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $360 and takes 3h 43m.
Chicago, IL to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Chicago, IL. It is currently 11:37 PM in Chicago, IL and 12:37 AM in Lansing.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–160 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lansing, MI via Kalamazoo, MI in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $30–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago, IL to Lansing is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Chicago, IL to Lansing.
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