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How to get fromLansing to Lake Michiganby car, bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Lansing to Lake Michigan by car, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive 203.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Lansing to Ironton, MIcar car 203.9 mi
    3h 35m
    $38–54

  2. Bus, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DTW - TVC
    5h 20m
    $40–288

  3. Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    5h 27m
    $85–588

Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

You can drive from Lansing to Ironton, MI in around 3h 35m.

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