There are 8 ways to get from Lansing to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly Capital Region International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane LAN - MSP
4h 18m$131–674Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GRR - MSP
6h 2m$83–453Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
14h 7m$155–376Bus
- 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 Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
15h 35m$99–181Drive 622.6 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Minneapoliscar 622.6 mi
10h 18m$114–165Fly Capital Region International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rochester (RST)plane LAN - RST
6h 14m$100–562Fly Capital Region International Airport to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane LAN - DLH
6h 19m$115–574Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
17h 52m$145–245
Lansing to Minnesota by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Minnesota is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
The distance between Lansing and Minnesota is 468 miles. The road distance is 626.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 14h 7m and costs $150 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Lansing to Minnesota, including transfers.
Lansing to Minnesota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
Lansing to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $380 and takes 14h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 15h 35m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to 7th St S & 5th Ave S via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 14h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit, Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
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
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Minnesota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 4:29 PM in Lansing and 3:29 PM in Minnesota.
Lansing to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Minnesota is 626 miles. It takes approximately 10h 18m to drive from Lansing to Minnesota.
There are 513+ hotels available in Minnesota.




