There are 3 ways to get from Lansing to Carol Stream by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAN - ORD
2h 2m$120–423Drive 242.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Carol Stream242.6 mi
4h 13m$45–64Train
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationBlue Water
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to WinfieldUp-W
6h 47m
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Carol Stream is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $120 - $430.
The distance between Lansing and Carol Stream is 204 miles. The road distance is 244 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Carol Stream without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Lansing to Carol Stream, including transfers.
The best way to get from Lansing to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $120 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 47m.
Carol Stream is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 2:57 PM in Lansing and 1:57 PM in Carol Stream.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Carol Stream is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Lansing to Carol Stream.
There are 333+ hotels available in Carol Stream.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Carol Stream, IL, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Carol Stream via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Winfield in around 6h 47m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Winfield
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
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