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How to get fromEast Lansing to Frankfortby 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 Frankfort 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

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    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 Mokenatrain train
    3h 50m
    $85–367

  2. Drive 220.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Frankfortcar car 220.6 mi
    3h 47m
    $41–59

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train Ri
    6h 47m
    $81–166

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Matteson, ILbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    7h 10m
    $136–196

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    6h 2m
    $99–336

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

    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
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    6h 26m
    $159–519

  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
    8h 21m
    $58–94

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Frankfort, Will County, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Frankfort via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Union Station Transit Center, Jackson & Franklin, LaSalle Street, and Mokena in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Frankfort via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Downtown Chicago, and Matteson, IL in around 7h 10m.

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