There are 6 ways to get from Aurora to Lansing by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 59m$75–151Drive 246 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aurora to Lansingcar 246 mi
4h 22m$45–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 5m$85–121Train, line 330 bus, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
4h 47m$76–486Train, bus via South Haven
- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
7h 47m$47–87Fly 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 CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
6h 39m$94–365
Aurora to Lansing by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aurora to Lansing is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Aurora to Lansing is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Aurora to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Aurora and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Aurora and Lansing is 252 miles. The road distance is 247.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aurora to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Aurora to Lansing, including transfers.
Aurora to Lansing train services, operated by Metra, depart from Aurora station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Aurora. It is currently 12:34 PM in Aurora and 1:34 PM in Lansing.
Aurora to Lansing train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aurora to Lansing is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Aurora to Lansing.
What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Aurora 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 6h 59m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Aurora to LaGrange Road
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- 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
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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