There are 6 ways to get from Arlington Heights to East Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 12m$75–151Drive 243.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arlington Heights to East Lansingcar 243.2 mi
4h 17m$45–65Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 19m$85–121Train, fly to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus
- Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rdbus
4h 29m$75–484Bus via Benton Harbor
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus 1483
8h 36m$48–87Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
5h 20m$90–359
Arlington Heights to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington Heights to East Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to East Lansing is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington Heights to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington Heights to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Arlington Heights and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Arlington Heights and East Lansing is 233 miles. The road distance is 244.6 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington Heights to East Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Arlington Heights to East Lansing, including transfers.
Arlington Heights to East Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Arlington Heights to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Arlington Heights to East Lansing is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Arlington Heights to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Capital Area Transportation Authority
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Arlington Heights to East Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing is 1h ahead of Arlington Heights. It is currently 10:18 PM in Arlington Heights and 11:18 PM in East Lansing.
Arlington Heights to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington Heights to East Lansing is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Arlington Heights to East Lansing.
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