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 27m$166–869Drive 679.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Memphiscar 679.3 mi
12h 33m$124–180Bus 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 31m$159–314Train, 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$199–404Bus
- 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 32m$154–264Train, 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 32m$144–294
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 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $160 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Memphis. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.
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 via Benton Harbor which takes 17h 31m and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Lansing to Memphis, including transfers.
Lansing to Memphis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Benton Harbor, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 17h 31m.
Lansing to Memphis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Memphis is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 8:53 PM in Lansing and 7:53 PM in Memphis.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Delta, United 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 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $470–2,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $65–140
- 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
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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 DetailsContact 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
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- 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
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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