There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Park Ridge by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
1h 57m$74–378Drive 233.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Park Ridgecar 233.5 mi
4h 2m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 11m$62–139Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 49m$69–104Bus 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 44m$45–78
East Lansing to Park Ridge by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Park Ridge is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Park Ridge is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $70 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Park Ridge. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Summit & Prospect via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Park Ridge. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Park Ridge via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between East Lansing and Park Ridge is 192 miles. The road distance is 234.9 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Park Ridge without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from East Lansing to Park Ridge, including transfers.
East Lansing to Park Ridge bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing to Park Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Park Ridge is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 6h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Park Ridge, 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 $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
East Lansing to Park Ridge bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Park Ridge is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 8:19 PM in East Lansing and 7:19 PM in Park Ridge.
East Lansing to Park Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Park Ridge is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from East Lansing to Park Ridge.
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