There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, 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 Memphis (MEM)plane LAN - MEM
5h 22m$176–919Drive 676.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Memphiscar 676.8 mi
12h 39m$124–179Bus via Benton Harbor
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus
17h 29m$160–317Train, bus via St. Louis
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
18h 20m$174–409Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
17h 42m$144–304Train, bus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
17h 42m$129–314
Lansing to Memphis by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Memphis is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Memphis. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.
The distance between Lansing and Memphis is 629 miles. The road distance is 680.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Memphis without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 17h 29m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Lansing to Memphis, including transfers.
Lansing to Memphis bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $170 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Benton Harbor, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 17h 29m.
Lansing to Memphis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Memphis is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 2:36 PM in Lansing and 1:36 PM in Memphis.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Memphis (MEM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Memphis via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, and Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis in around 17h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460–2,600
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
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- 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
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
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $95–210
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Memphis is 681 miles. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Lansing to Memphis.
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