There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
4h 12m$72–482Drive 216.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansingcar 216.2 mi
3h 44m$40–57Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
4h 49m$150–494Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 42m$74–152Bus via Benton Harbor
- 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
7h 3m$44–86Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
4h 47m$94–594Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport 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 Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
6h 4m$90–361Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 11m$84–120Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Lansing216.2 mi
3h 44m
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Chicago Bus Station and Greyhound Benton Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Lansing is 212 miles. The road distance is 217.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Benton Harbor, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Midway to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Washington/Wabash, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 7h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
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
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 7:11 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 8:11 AM in Lansing.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Lansing.
There are 85+ hotels available in Lansing.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Lansing. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











