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How to get fromDallas to East Lansingby plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Dallas to East Lansing by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DFW - LAN
    8h 11m
    $92–437

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    25h 17m
    $275–318

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    27h 22m
    $298–686

  4. Drive  1,111.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to East Lansingcar car 1,111.7 mi
    18h 39m
    $203–293

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DFW - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    8h 16m
    $194–262

  6. Fly Dallas to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DAL - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    10h 12m
    $163–789

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DFW - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    9h 25m
    $150–736

  8. Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DAL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 49m
    $135–543

Dallas to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 993.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston @ Main - S - Ns to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, Harrison & Kedzie, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 25h 17m.

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