There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Memphis by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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 Memphis (MEM)plane LAN - MEM
5h 29m$180–923Drive 679.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Memphiscar 679.3 mi
12h 33m$124–180Bus
- 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 53m$159–274Train, 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
19h 5m$189–409Train, 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 53m$144–304Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus
20h 2m$126–220
Lansing to Memphis by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Memphis is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $180 - $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 53m.
The distance between Lansing and Memphis is 629 miles. The road distance is 683.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 17h 53m and costs $150 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 29m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 17h 53m.
Lansing to Memphis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Memphis is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 4:41 PM in Lansing and 3:41 PM in Memphis.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Memphis (MEM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 17h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
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
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Haven to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
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