There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Lansing by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DEN - LAN
6h 57m$92–442Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
24h 30m$306–678Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
26h 49m$212–338Drive 1,199.9 mi
- Drive from Denver to Lansingcar 1,199.9 mi
19h 10m$219–317Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Detroit (DTW)plane DEN - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
8h 9m$193–550Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane DEN - GRR
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
7h 57m$159–743
Denver to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Lansing is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $550 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Lansing is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Lansing, MI via Chicago Union Station and East Lansing, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 49m.
The distance between Denver and Lansing is 1093 miles. The road distance is 1206.9 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Lansing without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 30m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Denver to Lansing, including transfers.
Denver to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
The best way to get from Denver to Lansing is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $340 and takes 26h 49m.
Denver to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Lansing is 2h ahead of Denver. It is currently 10:01 PM in Denver and 12:01 AM in Lansing.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Lansing, MI via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 26h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Denver to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Denver to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Denver to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- 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
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Lansing is 1207 miles. It takes approximately 19h 10m to drive from Denver to Lansing.
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