There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lansing by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 50m$62–89Bus via South Haven
cheapest- 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 / ...
5h 23m$39–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
4h 54m$57–122Drive 215.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Lansingcar 215.4 mi
3h 39m$40–57Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
3h 35m$40–267Fly 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 to Lansingbus
5h 23m$82–346
Chicago to Lansing by bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lansing is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lansing is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Chicago and Lansing is 236 miles. The road distance is 216.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Chicago to Lansing, including transfers.
Chicago to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lansing is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 4h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $270 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:30 AM in Chicago and 4:30 AM in Lansing.
Chicago to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lansing is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Chicago to Lansing.
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