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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2h 11m
    $63–315

  2. Drive 218.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Chicagocar car 218.8 mi
    3h 43m
    $40–58

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    5h
    $66–141

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h
    $81–121

  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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    7h
    $41–77

East Lansing to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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.

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