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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak StationtrainBlue Water
    4h 45m
    $36–160

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KalamazootrainWolverine / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Lansing, MIbus1483
    7h 26m
    $59–149

  3. Drive 215.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lansingcar215.4 mi
    3h 36m
    $40–57

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)planeORD - LAN
    3h 43m
    $54–357

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
    5h 39m
    $84–337

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)planeMDW - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
    6h 21m
    $60–356

Chicago to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest 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 $30–160 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) twice daily.

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