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How to get fromChicago to Lansing, MIby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Lansing, MI by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    5h
    $59–125

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    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 23m
    $39–74

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 10m
    $68–110

  4. Drive  215.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lansing, MIcar car 215.4 mi
    3h 39m
    $40–57

  5. 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
    $40–267

  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 31m
    $82–346

  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 Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 32m
    $146–506

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Holland Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Holland Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    5h 32m
    $198–300

Chicago to Lansing, MI by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 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 $65–100 and the journey takes 4h.

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