There are 6 ways to get from Illinois to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
4h 44m$50–107Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483
5h 23m$35–70Drive 215.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Lansingcar 215.4 mi
3h 39m$40–57Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
3h 36m$50–367Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483
7h 33m$54–104Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
5h 29m$82–336
Illinois to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Lansing is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Lansing is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $45 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Illinois and Lansing is 215 miles. The road distance is 216.7 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Illinois to Lansing, including transfers.
Illinois to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Lansing is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via South Haven, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $370 and takes 3h 36m.
Illinois to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at South Haven station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 5:58 AM in Illinois and 6:58 AM in Lansing.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown via South Haven and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 5h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Lansing is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Illinois to Lansing.
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