There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Lansing by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Appleton International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ATW - LAN
4h 1m$96–569Drive 405 mi
cheapest- Drive from Appleton to Lansingcar 405 mi
7h 3m$74–107Bus, train
- Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 48m$112–225Bus
- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Ann Arborbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
11h 58m$79–137Fly Green Bay to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane GRB - LAN
5h 33m$118–594Fly Appleton International Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Detroit (DTW)plane ATW - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
5h 15m$87–448
Appleton to Lansing by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Lansing is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Appleton Transit Center and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Beakes + Summit, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Appleton and Lansing is 232 miles. The road distance is 407.4 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to Lansing without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 48m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Appleton to Lansing, including transfers.
Appleton to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Appleton Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Appleton to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 11h 58m.
Appleton to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ann Arbor station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Appleton. It is currently 3:55 AM in Appleton and 4:55 AM in Lansing.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Ann Arbor, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI, East Lansing, MI, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 11h 58m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Green Bay to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Green Bay to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- 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
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–27
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Transit Center to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Lansing is 407 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Appleton to Lansing.
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