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

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There are 9 ways to get from East Lansing to Missouri by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAN - STL
    4h 25m
    $129–683

  2. Drive 696.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Kansas Citycar car 696.6 mi
    11h 47m
    $128–184

  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 Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    13h 35m
    $176–401

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 54m
    $138–246

  5. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LAN - COU
    5h 19m
    $156–565

  6. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LAN - SGF
    5h 14m
    $132–550

  7. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Kansas City

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAN - MCI
    5h 34m
    $166–830

  8. Bus to Detroit, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DTW - STL
    5h 10m
    $613–985

  9. Bus, train

    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 train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    15h 44m
    $159–341

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Metro Center via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Kansas City, and Union Station in around 13h 35m.

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