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How to get fromBloomington to East Lansingby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Bloomington to East Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    7h 35m
    $106–223

  2. Drive 323.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to East Lansingcar car 323.1 mi
    5h 32m
    $59–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 53m
    $130–187

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    6h 53m
    $110–560

  5. Bus via Benton Harbor

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    13h 10m
    $72–137

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    7h 44m
    $125–435

  7. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane BMI - LAN
    6h 44m
    $85–555

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    8h 12m
    $179–576

Bloomington to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 9h 53m.

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