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How to get fromEvanston to Lansingby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    6h 42m
    $60–132

  2. Drive  228 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Evanston to Lansingcar car 228 mi
    3h 58m
    $42–61

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 53m
    $62–92

  4. Subway, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    4h 10m
    $42–272

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus 1483 / ...
    7h 17m
    $44–81

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Lansingbus bus
    5h 57m
    $84–351

Evanston to Lansing by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h.

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