There are 4 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)plane LAN - ORD
2h 7m$120–423Train via Naperville Metra
cheapest- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain Bnsf
9h 51m$39–101Train
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain Up-W
6h 47m$48–125Drive 242.6 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Carol Streamcar 242.6 mi
4h 16m$45–64
Lansing to Carol Stream by bus and train
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 2h 7m 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 $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 7m 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 7m and costs $120 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 6h 47m.
Carol Stream is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 6:49 PM in Lansing and 5:49 PM in Carol Stream.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Carol Stream is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Lansing to Carol Stream.
There are 309+ hotels available in Carol Stream.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Carol Stream, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
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
- $30–90
- 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
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
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