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How to get fromEast Lansing to Mount Prospectby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Mt. Prospecttrain train
    2h 57m
    $66–320

  2. Drive 239.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Mount Prospectcar car 239.8 mi
    4h 12m
    $44–64

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    6h 20m
    $73–150

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 26m
    $88–130

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    5h 8m
    $80–309

  6. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    8h 53m
    $48–86

East Lansing to Mount Prospect by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Mount Prospect, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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