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How to get fromEast Lansing to Blue Islandby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Blue Island by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Blue Island-Vermonttrain train
    3h
    $72–330

  2. Drive 210.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Blue Islandcar car 210.9 mi
    3h 35m
    $39–56

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    5h 57m
    $73–149

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 13m
    $83–120

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    7h 29m
    $58–95

East Lansing to Blue Island by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Blue Island, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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