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How to get fromDowntown Chicago to Lansingby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Chicago to Lansing by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 358 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hegewischtrain train Ssl / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station to Torrence Ave & Thorton Rdbus bus 358
    2h 15m
    $7–10

  2. Line 352 bus, line 358 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2bus bus 352
    2. Take the bus from Pace Chicago Heights Terminal 4 to Torrence Ave & Ridge Rdbus bus 358
    2h 50m
    $5–8

  3. Drive 25.1 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Chicago to Lansingcar car 25.1 mi
    33 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Chicago to Lansingtaxi taxi 25.1 mi
    33 min
    $70–90

  5. Line 28 bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Streetbus bus 28
    2. Take the bus from South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island to Hegewisch Metra Stationbus bus 30
    3h 16m
    $6–8

Downtown Chicago to Lansing by bus

Calendar72Weekly Buses
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Torrence Ave & Ridge Rd via Chicago, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, and Pace Chicago Heights Terminal 4 in around 2h 50m.

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