There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Winona by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winonatrain Empire Builder / ...
11h 30m$283–453Drive 519.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Winonacar 519.2 mi
8h 36m$95–137Bus
- 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 Winona St. Universitybus
14h 24mFly, taxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to La Crosse (LSE)plane LAN - LSE
- Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Winonataxi
7h 30m$134–442Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winonatrain
14h 53m$229–359
Lansing to Winona by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Winona is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Winona is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 30m and costs $130 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Winona. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Winona St. University via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Winona. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Winona via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Lansing and Winona is 520 miles. The road distance is 522.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Winona without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $280 - $460.
It takes approximately 11h 30m to get from Lansing to Winona, including transfers.
Lansing to Winona bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing to Winona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Winona is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $280 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 24m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Winona, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Lansing to Winona via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Winona St. University via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 14h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to La Crosse via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to La Crosse via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
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 Winona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Winona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–260
- 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
- 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 Winona St. University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Winona bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Winona is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 2:11 PM in Lansing and 1:11 PM in Winona.
Lansing to Winona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Winona is 522 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Lansing to Winona.
There are 24+ hotels available in Winona.









