There are 7 ways to get from Denver to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DEN - LAN
6h 51m$94–450Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
24h 23m$682–1,056Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
26h 28mDrive 1,199.9 mi
- Drive from Denver to Lansingcar 1,199.9 mi
19h 10m$219–317Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Detroit (DTW)plane DEN - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
7h 59m$193–650Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane DEN - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
8h 28m$150–428Fly to Bishop International Airport, train
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane DEN - FNT
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 49m$160–550
Denver to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Lansing is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $650 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Lansing is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Chicago Union Station, NBD Harrison past Service and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 23m.
The distance between Denver and Lansing is 1093 miles. The road distance is 1206.9 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 24h 23m and costs $650 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Denver to Lansing, including transfers.
Denver to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Lansing is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,100 and takes 24h 23m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 26h 28m.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 24h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Denver to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Denver to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Denver to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Denver to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Denver to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Denver to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Denver to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Denver to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
Flights from Denver to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–380
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Denver to Bishop International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Denver to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Lansing is 2h ahead of Denver. It is currently 2:18 AM in Denver and 4:18 AM in Lansing.
Denver to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Lansing is 1207 miles. It takes approximately 19h 10m to drive from Denver to Lansing.
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