There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Ledge by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
4h 13m$113–195Drive 212 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Grand Ledgecar 212 mi
3h 36m$39–56Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lansingbus FlixBus 2552
5h 39m$62–90Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
3h 12m$98–505
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Grand Ledge is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Grand Ledge is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Grand Ledge. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lansing via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Grand Ledge station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Chicago and Grand Ledge is 224 miles. The road distance is 213.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grand Ledge without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chicago to Grand Ledge, including transfers.
Chicago to Grand Ledge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Grand Ledge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grand Ledge is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $550 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grand Ledge, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lansing once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- 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
- $75–490
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Grand Ledge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lansing station.
Grand Ledge is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:00 AM in Chicago and 6:00 AM in Grand Ledge.
Chicago to Grand Ledge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Grand Ledge is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Chicago to Grand Ledge.
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