There are 7 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus, or bus (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 to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
1h 54m$68–468Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483
7h 20m$42–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 39m$66–149Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Lansing233.1 mi
4hDrive 233.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansingcar 233.1 mi
4h$43–62Fly 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
3h 47m$85–346Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 24m$84–122
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing by subway, foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $65 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from O'Hare and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Lansing is 183 miles. The road distance is 234.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $65 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 39m, you could also bus via South Haven, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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 O'Hare-ORD to Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at South Haven station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). It is currently 3:27 PM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and 4:27 PM in Lansing.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Lansing.
There are 85+ hotels available in Lansing.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Lansing. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.