There are 8 ways to get from Lansing to Grand Junction by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Capital Region International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane LAN - GJT
8h 46m$120–575Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane GRR - GJT
11h 30m$117–534Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
33h 31m$408–1,113Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
35h$248–388Drive 1,439.6 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Grand Junctioncar 1,439.6 mi
23h 9m$263–380Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane GRR - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar
10h 13m$126–547Bus to Detroit, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane DTW - GJT
10h 44m$151–741Bus to Detroit, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane DTW - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar
10h 28m$160–754
Lansing to Grand Junction by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Grand Junction is to bus which costs $240 - $390 and takes 35h.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 8h 46m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Grand Junction. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and Union Station Gate B19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Grand Junction station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 31m.
The distance between Lansing and Grand Junction is 1290 miles. The road distance is 1448 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Grand Junction without a car is to train which takes 33h 31m and costs $400 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Lansing to Grand Junction, including transfers.
Lansing to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 8h 46m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $1,200 and takes 33h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $390 and takes 35h.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Grand Junction Amtrak Station via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 33h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Detroit, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Reagan Washington, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Detroit to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Detroit to Montrose Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Detroit to Montrose Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Detroit to Montrose Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Grand Junction is 2h behind Lansing. It is currently 11:26 PM in Lansing and 9:26 PM in Grand Junction.
Lansing to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Grand Junction is 1448 miles. It takes approximately 23h 9m to drive from Lansing to Grand Junction.
There are 120+ hotels available in Grand Junction.



