There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to East Lansing by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, 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 from Charlottesville
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane CHO - LAN
7h 47m$112–453Drive 588.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to East Lansingcar 588.7 mi
11h 26m$108–156Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
21h 45mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
26h 9m$556–863Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DCA - LAN
6h 35m$154–645Bus via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
23h 11m
Charlottesville (CHO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to East Lansing is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to East Lansing is to train and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Toledo and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 9m.
The distance between Charlottesville and East Lansing is 477 miles. The road distance is 592.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to East Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 21h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Charlottesville to East Lansing, including transfers.
Charlottesville to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to East Lansing is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 45m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $900 and takes 26h 9m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 21h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Capital Region International Airport via Atlanta, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Charlottesville to Capital Region International Airport via New York La Guardia, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- 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 Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Charlottesville to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to East Lansing is 592 miles. It takes approximately 11h 26m to drive from Charlottesville to East Lansing.
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