There are 8 ways to get from Duluth to Lansing by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, 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 Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DLH - LAN
7h 52m$68–384Bus, train
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
16h 30m$378–594Bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
18h 2mDrive 641.6 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Lansingcar 641.6 mi
11h 39m$118–170Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Detroit (DTW)plane DLH - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
9h 42m$109–592Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane DLH - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
10h$94–426Fly to Bishop International Airport, train
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane DLH - FNT
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 14m$131–476Bus via Escanaba
- Take the bus from Duluth to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Lansingbus
19h 25m$124–233
Duluth to Lansing by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Lansing is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Lansing is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $65 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Duluth and arriving at SBD Capitol past W Washtenaw St via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, NBD Harrison past Service and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.
The distance between Duluth and Lansing is 483 miles. The road distance is 645.4 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Lansing without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 30m and costs $370 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Duluth to Lansing, including transfers.
Duluth to Lansing bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Duluth station.
The best way to get from Duluth to Lansing is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $65 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 2m.
Duluth to Lansing bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Duluth. It is currently 11:10 AM in Duluth and 12:10 PM in Lansing.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duluth to SBD Capitol past W Washtenaw St via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 18h 2m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis, Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis, Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Duluth to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
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