There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Niles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 5m$69–338Drive 232.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Nilescar 232.5 mi
4h 1m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 7m$69–149Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 35m$80–117Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus 1483
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
8h 39m$46–83
East Lansing to Niles by bus, train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Niles is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Niles is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $65 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Niles station. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Harlem Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Niles. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Jefferson Park via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between East Lansing and Niles is 198 miles. The road distance is 233.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Niles without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from East Lansing to Niles, including transfers.
East Lansing to Niles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Niles is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $65 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Niles, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
East Lansing to Niles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Niles is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 4:09 AM in East Lansing and 3:09 AM in Niles.
East Lansing to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Niles is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from East Lansing to Niles.
There are 1374+ hotels available in Niles.