There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Gurnee by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
7h 42m$75–154Drive 258.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Gurneecar 258.3 mi
4h 31m$48–69Bus, train
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
7h 48m$85–124Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
4h 52m$74–335Bus, train via South Haven
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
10h 15m$51–90Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
7h 5m$88–314
East Lansing to Gurnee by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Gurnee is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Gurnee is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between East Lansing and Gurnee is 251 miles. The road distance is 259.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Gurnee without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from East Lansing to Gurnee, including transfers.
East Lansing to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Gurnee is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 2:00 AM in East Lansing and 1:00 AM in Gurnee.
East Lansing to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Gurnee is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from East Lansing to Gurnee.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 7h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $2–3
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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