There are 6 ways to get from Barrington to East Lansing by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 26m$75–151Drive 252.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barrington to East Lansingcar 252.8 mi
4h 32m$47–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 33m$85–121Train, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
4h 43m$76–485Train, bus via Benton Harbor
- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
8h 50m$48–87Train, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain
- 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 34m$91–360
Barrington to East Lansing by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barrington to East Lansing is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Barrington to East Lansing is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Barrington to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Barrington and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Barrington and East Lansing is 242 miles. The road distance is 254.3 miles.
The best way to get from Barrington to East Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Barrington to East Lansing, including transfers.
Barrington to East Lansing train services, operated by Metra, depart from Barrington station.
East Lansing is 1h ahead of Barrington. It is currently 1:12 PM in Barrington and 2:12 PM in East Lansing.
Barrington to East Lansing train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barrington to East Lansing is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Barrington to East Lansing.
What companies run services between Barrington, IL, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Barrington to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 6h 26m.
- 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
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Barrington to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Barrington to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
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
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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