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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $60 - $370.

How far is it from Lansing to Chicago?

The distance between Lansing and Chicago is 201 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Lansing to Chicago, including transfers.

Train or fly from Lansing to Chicago?

The best way to get from Lansing to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $60 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 5:21 PM in Lansing and 4:21 PM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Lansing to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Chicago is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Lansing to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Chicago.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAN - ORD
2h 15m
$62–363
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationBlue Water
5h 1m
$32–114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI1483
2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union StationWolverine / ...
7h 36m
$63–150
Drive 214.8 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Chicago214.8 mi
3h 35m
$40–57

Lansing to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

5h 1mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lansing to Chicago.

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Distance: 200.2 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–100 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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