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 5h 58m and costs $220 - $1,400.

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 train and bus which takes 12h 56m and costs $90 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 5h 58m and costs $220 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 16h 1m.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Ankeny?

Ankeny is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 7:47 AM in Lansing and 6:47 AM 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 192+ hotels available in Ankeny.

Lansing to Ankeny - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Ankeny by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
5h 58m
$225–1,308
Train, bus
cheapest
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 US0123 / ...
12h 56m
$91–237
Drive 531.5 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Ankenycar 531.5 mi
8h 53m
$97–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
16h 1m
$114–238

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

33Weekly Planes

5h 49mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lansing to Ankeny.

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Distance: 491.1 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Ankeny via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 16h 1m.

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