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How to get fromChicago to East Lansing Amtrak Stationby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to East Lansing Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    3h 55m
    $65–140

  2. Drive 218.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to East Lansing Amtrak Stationcar car 218.4 mi
    3h 42m
    $40–58

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h
    $75–110

  4. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    2. Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rdbus bus
    4h 44m
    $74–481

  5. Bus via Benton Harbor

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus 1483
    6h 20m
    $40–77

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 26m
    $92–365

Chicago to East Lansing Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and East Lansing Amtrak Station, 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, 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.

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