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How to get fromChicago to Lansingby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Lansing by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the taxi from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Lansingtaxi taxi
    6h
    $182–303

  2. Drive 251.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Lansingcar car 251.9 mi
    5h 37m
    $46–67

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to La Crossebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from La Crosse to Lansingtaxi taxi
    7h 51m
    $153–217

  4. Fly to La Crosse, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    2. Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Lansingtaxi taxi
    4h 5m
    $138–405

  5. Bus, taxi via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from La Crosse to Lansingtaxi taxi
    8h 6m
    $151–219

  6. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Lansingcar car
    5h 29m
    $62–314

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Lansingcar car
    5h 54m
    $66–310

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 319.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lansing, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Lansing. However, you can take the train to La Crosse Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Lansing. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wisconsin Dells, take the bus to La Crosse, then take the taxi to Lansing.

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