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How to get fromEast Lansing to Lake Michiganby car, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from East Lansing to Lake Michigan by car, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive 205.4 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to Ironton, MIcar car 205.4 mi
    3h 27m
    $38–55

  2. Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    4h 17m
    $610–1,030

  3. Bus, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DTW - TVC
    4h 16m
    $60–370

Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

You can drive from East Lansing to Ironton, MI in around 3h 27m.

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