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 38m.

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 2m and costs $60 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Chicago Union Station via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

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 28m and costs $55 - $140.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lansing to Chicago bus from?

Lansing to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lansing to Chicago?

The best way to get from Lansing to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $60 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 5h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Lansing to Chicago bus arrive?

Lansing to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 10:07 AM in Lansing and 9:07 AM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Lansing to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Chicago is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Lansing to Chicago.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lansing to Chicago?

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1101+ hotels available in Chicago.

Lansing to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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)plane LAN - ORD
2h 2m
$62–383
Bus via South Haven
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus 1483
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
6h 25m
$37–69
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 28m
$58–133
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 41m
$73–113
Drive 214.8 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Chicagocar 214.8 mi
3h 38m
$40–57

Lansing to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200.2 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Chicago, 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, Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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