There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MWA - LAN
4h 51m$95–401Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane STL - LAN
7h 45m$86–438Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
11h 13m$284–446Train, bus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus
14h 54m$227–362Drive 511 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Lansingcar 511 mi
8h 35m$91–131Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport, train
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MWA - FNT
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 22m$158–493Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
14h 58m
Carbondale to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Lansing is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $95 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, NBD Harrison past Service and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Carbondale and Lansing is 437 miles. The road distance is 514 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs $280 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Carbondale to Lansing, including transfers.
Carbondale to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.
Carbondale to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $95 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $450 and takes 11h 13m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 14h 58m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carbondale to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 11h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- 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 Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Carbondale to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Carbondale. It is currently 5:12 PM in Carbondale and 6:12 PM in Lansing.
Carbondale to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Lansing is 514 miles. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Carbondale to Lansing.
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