There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Mississippi by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Memphis (MEM)plane LAN - MEM
4h 47m$178–807Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus
20h 39m$161–271Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
21h 35m$231–571Drive 890.3 mi
- Drive from East Lansing to Jacksoncar 890.3 mi
16h$163–235Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Memphis (MEM)plane DTW - MEM
5h 12m$192–1,009Bus, train
- 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 Union Station to Jacksontrain
23h 44m$220–510
East Lansing to Mississippi by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Mississippi is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Mississippi is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Mississippi. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Jackson via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Mississippi. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Jackson via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
The distance between East Lansing and Mississippi is 625 miles. The road distance is 895.5 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Mississippi without a car is to bus which takes 20h 39m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from East Lansing to Mississippi, including transfers.
East Lansing to Mississippi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing to Mississippi train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Mississippi is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 20h 39m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $600 and takes 21h 35m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Mississippi, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Memphis (MEM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Jackson via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 20h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Detroit to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Detroit to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
East Lansing to Mississippi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Mississippi is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 9:31 AM in East Lansing and 8:31 AM in Mississippi.
East Lansing to Mississippi train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Mississippi is 895 miles. It takes approximately 16h to drive from East Lansing to Mississippi.
There are 221+ hotels available in Mississippi.





