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 45m.

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 5h 13m and costs $150 - $850.

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 Pennsylvania Ave / E University Ave and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Beakes + Summit, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.

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 and train which takes 13h 9m and costs $85 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 Burlington Trailways, 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 5h 13m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 16h 27m.

Where does the Iowa to Lansing bus arrive?

Iowa to Lansing bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Lansing?

Lansing is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 10:11 PM in Iowa and 11:11 PM in Lansing.

Can I drive from Iowa to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Lansing is 533 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Iowa to Lansing.

Where can I stay near Lansing?

There are 90+ hotels available in Lansing.

Iowa to Lansing - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Iowa to Lansing by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Des Moines to Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)DSM - LAN
5h 13m
$150–823
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)MLI - LAN
6h 15m
$69–424
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoDes Moines
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak StationBlue Water
13h 9m
$88–316
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
15h
$121–387
Drive 530.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Lansing530.2 mi
8h 45m
$97–140
Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Capital Region International Airport
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)CID - LAN
5h 57m
$94–472
Fly Des Moines to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)DSM - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
5h 47m
$131–662
Bus, train via 7Th St / Locust St, Dsm
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak StationBlue Water
13h 23m
$99–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor
3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
16h 27m
$114–284
Bus via Kalamazoo
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Lansing, MI
16h 35m
$109–284

Iowa to Lansing by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

13h 9mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482.7 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pennsylvania Ave / E University Ave to NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via 7Th St / Locust St, Dsm, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Ann Arbor, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI, East Lansing, MI, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 16h 27m.

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