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

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAN - MSP
    6h 1m
    $103–472

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    14h 21m
    $333–533

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    14h 29m

  4. Drive  626.5 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Minneapoliscar car 626.5 mi
    10h 23m
    $115–166

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DTW - MSP
    5h 13m
    $612–1,234

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    16h 52m

East Lansing to Minneapolis by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Government Plaza Station via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 14h 21m.

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