There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Carol Stream by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
1h 55m$125–473Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus 1483
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
10h 48m$40–76Train
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain Up-W
7h 33m$67–137Drive 242.6 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Carol Streamcar 242.6 mi
4h 16m$45–64Bus
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus 1483
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
11h 29m$47–85
Lansing to Carol Stream by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Carol Stream is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $120 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Carol Stream. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Gary Ave & Village Ct / Arapahoe Trail via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Harrison & Jefferson, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, Oak Brook Center / Macy's and Wheaton Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
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 7h 33m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Lansing to Carol Stream, including transfers.
Lansing to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $120 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 7h 33m, you could also bus via South Haven, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 10h 48m.
Lansing to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Carol Stream is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 10:47 PM in Lansing and 9:47 PM in Carol Stream.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Carol Stream, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to Carol Stream via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Winfield in around 7h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Winfield
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Carol Stream is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Lansing to Carol Stream.
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