There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lansing, MI by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 57m$84–117Drive 215.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Lansing, MIcar 215.4 mi
3h 39m$40–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
5h$73–140Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
3h 48m$64–457Bus via South Haven
- 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
5h 23m$41–77Fly 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
5h 33m$88–356
Chicago to Lansing, MI by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lansing, MI is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lansing, MI is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lansing, MI. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lansing, MI station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Chicago and Lansing, MI is 236 miles. The road distance is 216.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lansing, MI without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Chicago to Lansing, MI, including transfers.
Chicago to Lansing, MI bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Lansing, MI train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lansing, MI is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $460 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $80–120 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.
- 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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
- $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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Lansing, MI bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing, MI is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:55 PM in Chicago and 10:55 PM in Lansing, MI.
Chicago to Lansing, MI train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lansing, MI is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Chicago to Lansing, MI.
There are 86+ hotels available in Lansing, MI.







