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How to get fromChicago, IL to Lansingby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound) or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    4h 53m
    $55–117

  2. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    3h 48m
    $34–247

  3. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus 1483
    5h 23m
    $35–70

  4. Drive 215.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Lansingcar car 215.7 mi
    3h 39m
    $40–57

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus 1483
    7h 33m
    $55–105

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    5h 41m
    $78–316

Chicago, IL to Lansing by foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown via South Haven and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 5h 23m.

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