There are 7 ways to get from Deerfield to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 43m$64–140Bus via South Haven
cheapest- 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
7h 31m$43–79Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 49m$74–110Drive 240.4 mi
- Drive from Deerfield to Lansingcar 240.4 mi
4h 13m$44–64Train, bus, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the train from Deerfield to Edgebrooktrain
- Take the bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
4h 7m$44–275Fly 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 56m$87–354Fly to Muskegon, taxi, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Holland Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Holland Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
5h 52m$203–308
Deerfield to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Deerfield to Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Deerfield to Lansing is to train and bus and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Deerfield station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Deerfield to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Deerfield and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Deerfield and Lansing is 239 miles. The road distance is 241.9 miles.
The best way to get from Deerfield to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Deerfield to Lansing, including transfers.
Deerfield to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Deerfield to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Deerfield to Lansing is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Deerfield, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Deerfield to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Deerfield. It is currently 12:29 AM in Deerfield and 1:29 AM in Lansing.
Deerfield to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Deerfield to Lansing is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Deerfield to Lansing.
There are 85+ hotels available in Lansing.



