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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 44m
    $65–131

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    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
    $36–72

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 50m
    $81–120

  4. Drive 215.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lansingcar car 215.4 mi
    3h 39m
    $40–57

  5. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    3h 42m
    $54–387

  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 29m
    $82–356

Chicago to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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 $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 4h.

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