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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Ankeny is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Ankeny is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $200 - $1,200.

How far is it from Lansing to Ankeny?

The distance between Lansing and Ankeny is 494 miles. The road distance is 534.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Ankeny without a car is to bus which takes 13h 33m and costs $140 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Lansing to Ankeny, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lansing to Ankeny?

The best way to get from Lansing to Ankeny is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $200 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 13h 33m.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Ankeny?

Ankeny is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 4:10 PM in Lansing and 3:10 PM in Ankeny.

Can I drive from Lansing to Ankeny?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Ankeny is 535 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Lansing to Ankeny.

Where can I stay near Ankeny?

There are 245+ hotels available in Ankeny.

Lansing to Ankeny - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Ankeny by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, 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
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
4h 54m
$205–1,108
Drive 531.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Ankenycar 531.5 mi
8h 53m
$97–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
13h 33m
$147–246
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
15h 16m
$157–316
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
13h 33m
$132–256
Bus via South Haven
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
14h 7m
$106–191

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

35Weekly Planes

4h 59mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lansing to Ankeny.

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Distance: 491.1 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Ankeny, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Ankeny via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 13h 33m.

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