There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 8m$62–383Bus 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
6h 25m$35–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 28m$48–123Bus
- 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
6h 15m$40–77Drive 214.8 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Chicagocar 214.8 mi
3h 38m$40–57
Lansing to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $60 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Benton Harbor Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Lansing and Chicago is 201 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Lansing to Chicago, including transfers.
Lansing to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $60 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 5h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 15m.
Lansing to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Chicago is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 5:36 PM in Lansing and 4:36 PM in Chicago.
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 $45–120 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
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
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- 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
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
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/
- 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
- $14–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Chicago is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Lansing to Chicago.
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