There are 7 ways to get from Lansing to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane LAN - MSP
5h 20m$96–464Fly to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rochester (RST)plane LAN - RST
8h 22m$75–412Train (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 22m$335–545Bus
- Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
17h 35m$124–219Drive 622.6 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Minneapoliscar 622.6 mi
10h 18m$114–165Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane LAN - DLH
7h 44m$85–394Bus 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 46m
Lansing to Minnesota by bus, train, and tram (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 5h 20m and costs $95 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Lansing and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
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 22m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Lansing to Minnesota, including transfers.
Lansing to Minnesota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing 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 5h 20m and costs $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 14h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 17h 35m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Minnesota, 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit, Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Rochester via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
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
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Minnesota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 7:45 PM in Lansing and 6:45 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.
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