There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 13m$73–399Drive 218.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Chicagocar 218.8 mi
3h 43m$40–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
5h$46–111Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus 1483
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 50m$41–78Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
4h 22m$76–295
East Lansing to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Chicago is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $70 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Benton Harbor Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between East Lansing and Chicago is 204 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from East Lansing to Chicago, including transfers.
East Lansing to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 5h, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 50m.
East Lansing to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Chicago is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 8:05 AM in East Lansing and 7:05 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Chicago is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from East Lansing to Chicago.
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