There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to O'Hare 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
1h 36m$68–325Drive 232.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to O'Harecar 232.8 mi
4h 4m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 54m$68–146Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 55m$79–114Bus 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
7h 53m$44–82
East Lansing to O'Hare by bus, train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to O'Hare is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to O'Hare is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $65 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at East River Rd & Berwyn via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Cumberland via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between East Lansing and O'Hare is 190 miles. The road distance is 234.2 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to O'Hare without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from East Lansing to O'Hare, including transfers.
East Lansing to O'Hare bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to O'Hare is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $65 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 5h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and O'Hare, 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
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- 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
- $50–310
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
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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 O'Hare bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
O'Hare is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 6:53 PM in East Lansing and 5:53 PM in O'Hare.
East Lansing to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to O'Hare is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from East Lansing to O'Hare.
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