There are 5 ways to get from Chesterton to East Lansing by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483
6h 24m$71–123Drive 175.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesterton to East Lansingcar 175.1 mi
2h 55m$32–47Train
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 49m$91–169Train, fly, line 01 bus
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rdbus
5h 44m$92–483Train, bus
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 54m$101–139
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesterton to East Lansing is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chesterton to East Lansing is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesterton station to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Greyhound Benton Harbor and CATA Trans Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesterton to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Dune Park and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Chesterton and East Lansing is 239 miles. The road distance is 176.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chesterton to East Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Chesterton to East Lansing, including transfers.
Chesterton to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Chesterton to East Lansing train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Dune Park station.
The best way to get from Chesterton to East Lansing is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chesterton to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Dune Park, Gary, Gary Bus Station, Greyhound Benton Harbor, and CATA Trans Center in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chesterton to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Dune Park, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 6h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 517-394-1000
- Website
- cata.org
Bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cata.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Chesterton to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
East Lansing is 1h ahead of Chesterton. It is currently 10:00 PM in Chesterton and 11:00 PM in East Lansing.
Chesterton to East Lansing train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesterton to East Lansing is 176 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Chesterton to East Lansing.
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