What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Appleton?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Appleton is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Appleton?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Appleton is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $85 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Appleton?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Appleton. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Oshkosh via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Appleton?

The distance between East Lansing and Appleton is 235 miles. The road distance is 409.9 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Appleton without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Appleton without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 34m and costs $140 - $300.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Appleton?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from East Lansing to Appleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Appleton bus from?

East Lansing to Appleton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Appleton?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Appleton is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $85 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the East Lansing to Appleton bus arrive?

East Lansing to Appleton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Appleton?

Appleton is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 5:14 PM in East Lansing and 4:14 PM in Appleton.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Appleton?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Appleton is 410 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from East Lansing to Appleton.

Where can I stay near Appleton?

There are 66+ hotels available in Appleton.

East Lansing to Appleton - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from East Lansing to Appleton by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Capital Region International Airport to Appleton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane LAN - ATW
4h 31m
$90–378
Drive 407.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Appletoncar 407.6 mi
7h 10m
$75–108
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
10h 34m
$144–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
10h 54m
$129–182
Fly Capital Region International Airport to Green Bay, taxi
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Green Bay (GRB)plane LAN - GRB
2. Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appletontaxi
4h 47m
$171–480
Bus to Detroit, fly to Appleton International Airport
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DTW - ATW
4h 33m
$89–480
Bus to Detroit, fly to Green Bay, taxi
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Green Bay (GRB)plane DTW - GRB
3. Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appletontaxi
5h
$165–582
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit Center to Appletontaxi
15h 17m
$217–312

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) flights

35Weekly Planes

6h 24mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 233.7 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Appleton via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Oshkosh in around 10h 54m.

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