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

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There are 8 ways to get from East Lansing to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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
    5h 20m
    $118–582

  2. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Rochester

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rochester (RST)plane plane LAN - RST
    5h 32m
    $97–490

  3. 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
    $198–413

  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 Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    14h 29m
    $146–251

  5. Drive 626.5 mi

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

  6. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Duluth International Airport

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane LAN - DLH
    6h 21m
    $107–482

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    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 15m
    $482–1,034

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from UW-Madison to U of MN Campusbus bus
    20h 13m
    $128–245

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta 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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