There are 7 ways to get from Carol Stream to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
2h 24m$114–353Drive 243.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carol Stream to Lansingcar 243.1 mi
4h 16m$45–65Train
- Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 22m$78–175Train, bus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 23m$60–86Fly 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 to Lansingbus
4h 12m$157–432Train, bus via South Haven
- Take the train from Naperville 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
10h 5m$47–82Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483 / ...
10h 31m$47–81
Carol Stream to Lansing by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carol Stream to Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Lansing is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $110 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Carol Stream to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Gary Ave & Arapahoe Trail and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Wheaton Metra, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Chicago Bus Station and Greyhound Benton Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Carol Stream to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Winfield and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Carol Stream and Lansing is 204 miles. The road distance is 244.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Carol Stream to Lansing, including transfers.
Carol Stream to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Carol Stream to Lansing train services, operated by Metra, depart from Winfield station.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Lansing is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $110 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 7h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 10h 31m.
What companies run services between Carol Stream, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carol Stream to Lansing, MI via Winfield, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 7h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Winfield to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
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
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Carol Stream to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Carol Stream. It is currently 2:25 AM in Carol Stream and 3:25 AM in Lansing.
Carol Stream to Lansing train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carol Stream to Lansing is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Carol Stream to Lansing.
There are 85+ hotels available in Lansing.





