What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Lansing is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Lansing is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $60.

How far is it from Illinois to Lansing?

The distance between Illinois and Lansing is 215 miles. The road distance is 216.6 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $35 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Lansing?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Illinois to Lansing, including transfers.

Train or fly from Illinois to Lansing?

The best way to get from Illinois to Lansing is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $35 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $360 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the time difference between Illinois and Lansing?

Lansing is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 1:28 AM in Illinois and 2:28 AM in Lansing.

Can I drive from Illinois to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Lansing is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Illinois to Lansing.

Where can I stay near Lansing?

There are 90+ hotels available in Lansing.

Illinois to Lansing - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Illinois to Lansing by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak StationBlue Water
4h 45m
$37–161
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KalamazooWolverine / ...
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Lansing, MI1483
7h 26m
$59–149
Drive 215.4 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Lansing215.4 mi
3h 36m
$40–57
Fly to Capital Region International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)ORD - LAN
3h 36m
$54–357
Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)ORD - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to East Lansing, MI
5h 43m
$84–337

Illinois to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Illinois to Lansing.

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Distance: 213.3 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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 $30–160 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) twice daily.

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