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

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There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to Blue Island by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 17m
    $62–270

  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
    $60–156

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 15m
    $58–85

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    5h 18m
    $81–319

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    5h 37m
    $146–502

  7. 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
    $40–71

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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 $55–150 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 $50–75 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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