There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Oakbrook Center by plane, bus, 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 from Capital Region International Airport, line 332 bus
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to Oak Brook Center / Macy'sbus
3h 38m$73–374Drive 233.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Oakbrook Centercar 233.4 mi
4h$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 58m$55–129Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 5m$64–95Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly, line 332 bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take the bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to Oak Brook Center / Macy'sbus
5h 44m$82–313Bus 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
9h$44–78
East Lansing to Oakbrook Center by bus, train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Oakbrook Center is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Oakbrook Center is to fly and line 332 bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $70 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Oakbrook Center. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Oak Brook Center / Macy's via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cermak & Pulaski and North Riverside Park Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Oakbrook Center. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Forest Park via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between East Lansing and Oakbrook Center is 203 miles. The road distance is 234.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Oakbrook Center without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from East Lansing to Oakbrook Center, including transfers.
East Lansing to Oakbrook Center bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing to Oakbrook Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Oakbrook Center is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Oakbrook Center, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 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 $55–85 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
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
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to Oak Brook Center / Macy's
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to Oak Brook Center / Macy's
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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Booking & Getting There
East Lansing to Oakbrook Center bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
East Lansing to Oakbrook Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Oakbrook Center is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from East Lansing to Oakbrook Center.
There are 227+ hotels available in Oakbrook Center.