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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Lansingby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Lansing by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 50m
    $82–113

  2. Drive 216.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Lansingcar car 216.3 mi
    3h 39m
    $40–57

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    4h 54m
    $71–139

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    3h 54m
    $70–457

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus 1483 / ...
    5h 32m
    $41–78

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Lansingbus bus
    5h 41m

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    6h 27m
    $144–502

Chicago Union Station to Lansing by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, 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.

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