There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 3m$93–207Bus via Champaign
cheapest- Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
10h 13m$58–113Drive 317.3 mi
- Drive from Normal to Lansingcar 317.3 mi
5h 24m$58–84Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane BMI - LAN
5h 33m$58–403Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
14h 8m$92–177Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
6h 12m$78–390
Normal to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Lansing is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Lansing is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Normal and Lansing is 339 miles. The road distance is 319.2 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Normal to Lansing, including transfers.
Normal to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington station.
The best way to get from Normal to Lansing is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via Champaign, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $410 and takes 5h 33m.
Normal to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 1:23 AM in Normal and 2:23 AM in Lansing.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 10h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Lansing is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Normal to Lansing.
There are 160+ hotels available in Lansing.










