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How to get fromEast Lansing to Caryby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Cary by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Capital Region 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 Irving Park to Carytrain train
    3h 37m
    $73–342

  2. Drive 261 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Carycar car 261 mi
    4h 36m
    $48–69

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    6h 57m
    $74–151

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    7h 3m
    $84–121

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Carytrain train
    5h 50m
    $87–321

  6. Bus, train via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train
    9h 30m
    $50–87

East Lansing to Cary by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Cary via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 57m.

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