There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Oswego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
6h 53m$87–167Drive 248.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Oswegocar 248.5 mi
4h 26m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus 755
8h 2m$102–144Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
4h 17m$89–361Bus, train
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
8h 52m$61–102Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly, train
- 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 train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
6h 30m$103–340
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Oswego is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Oswego is to fly and train which takes 4h 17m and costs $85 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Oswego. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Plainfield Park-n-Ride via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Oswego. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Aurora via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between East Lansing and Oswego is 254 miles. The road distance is 250 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Oswego without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from East Lansing to Oswego, including transfers.
East Lansing to Oswego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing to Oswego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Oswego is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Oswego, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Oswego via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Aurora in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Oswego via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Union Station, and Plainfield Park-n-Ride in around 8h 2m.
- 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
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- 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
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
East Lansing to Oswego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Oswego is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 5:06 PM in East Lansing and 4:06 PM in Oswego.
East Lansing to Oswego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Oswego is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from East Lansing to Oswego.
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