The average bus between Chicago and Lansing takes 4h 28m and the fastest bus takes 1h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Lansing. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Chicago and Lansing. The earliest departure is at 1:32 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Lansing at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Mackinaw & 92nd Street and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Lansing station via Mackinaw & 92nd Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Chicago to Lansing bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Michigan & Harrison station.
Chicago to Lansing bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Torrence Ave & Thorton Rd station.
The distance between Chicago and Lansing is 35.3 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a bus from Michigan & Harrison to Torrence Ave & Thorton Rd via Mackinaw & 92nd Street and Hegewisch South Shore Station in around 2h 44m.