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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Lansing is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $140 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Chicago Union Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Iowa to Lansing?

The distance between Iowa and Lansing is 485 miles. The road distance is 533.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $130 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Iowa to Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Lansing bus from?

Iowa to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Lansing?

The best way to get from Iowa to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Iowa to Lansing bus arrive?

Iowa to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Lansing?

Lansing is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 2:43 AM in Iowa and 3:43 AM in Lansing.

Can I drive from Iowa to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Lansing is 533 miles. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Iowa to Lansing.

Where can I stay near Lansing?

There are 85+ hotels available in Lansing.

Iowa to Lansing - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Des Moines to Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DSM - LAN
4h 46m
$140–773
Fly Quad City International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MLI - LAN
6h 33m
$74–484
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 10m
$138–219
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 15m
$158–324
Drive 530.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Lansingcar 530.2 mi
8h 51m
$97–140
Fly Des Moines to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
5h 44m
$131–662
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
13h 14m
$128–249
Bus via South Haven
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
13h 33m
$97–179

Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 482.7 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 13h 10m.

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