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How to get fromLansing to Minneapolisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAN - MSP
    5h 56m
    $96–484

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    14h 22m
    $335–545

  3. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    17h 28m

  4. Drive  622.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Minneapoliscar car 622.6 mi
    10h 18m
    $114–165

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 35m
    $125–219

Lansing to Minneapolis by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to Government Plaza Station via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 14h 22m.

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