What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Grayslake?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Grayslake is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Grayslake?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Grayslake is to fly and train which takes 4h 10m and costs $65 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Grayslake?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Grayslake station. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Chicago Union Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between East Lansing and Grayslake?

No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Grayslake. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Grayslake via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Grayslake?

The distance between East Lansing and Grayslake is 226 miles. The road distance is 261.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Grayslake without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Grayslake without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $110 - $190.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Grayslake?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from East Lansing to Grayslake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Grayslake bus from?

East Lansing to Grayslake bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Grayslake train from?

East Lansing to Grayslake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from East Lansing to Grayslake?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Grayslake is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the East Lansing to Grayslake bus arrive?

East Lansing to Grayslake bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Grayslake?

Grayslake is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 7:53 AM in East Lansing and 6:53 AM in Grayslake.

Where does the East Lansing to Grayslake train arrive?

East Lansing to Grayslake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Grayslake?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Grayslake is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from East Lansing to Grayslake.

Where can I stay near Grayslake?

There are 191+ hotels available in Grayslake.

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

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain
4h 10m
$66–274
Drive 260 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Grayslakecar 260 mi
4h 41m
$46–67
Train
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain Md-N
7h 3m
$116–188
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 43m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Kalamazoobus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain
11h 3m
$66–108

East Lansing to Grayslake by bus and train

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Distance: 225 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Grayslake via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week, and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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