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How to get fromDes Moines to Lansingby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Lansing by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DSM - LAN
    4h 46m
    $170–973

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    12h 59m
    $73–210

  3. Drive 530.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Lansingcar car 530.2 mi
    8h 51m
    $97–140

  4. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    5h 47m
    $141–712

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane DSM - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 55m
    $164–743

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Lansing, MIbus bus
    16h 25m
    $93–178

Des Moines to Lansing by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Lansing, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo, MI in around 16h 25m.

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