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

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to East Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    7h 52m
    $109–226

  2. Drive 319.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to East Lansingcar car 319.7 mi
    5h 23m
    $59–85

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Isr to Downtown Chicagobus bus 2-Northbound / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 22m
    $122–172

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane CMI - LAN
    6h 5m
    $102–526

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    9h 40m
    $60–108

Champaign to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Isr to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Downtown Chicago, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 8h 22m.

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