What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Portage?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Portage is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Portage?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Portage is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 13m and costs $220 - $800.

Is there a direct train between East Lansing and Portage?

No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Portage. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Portage via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Portage?

The distance between East Lansing and Portage is 285 miles. The road distance is 397.9 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Portage without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Portage without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs $120 - $270.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Portage?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from East Lansing to Portage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Portage train from?

East Lansing to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Portage?

Portage is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 1:58 AM in East Lansing and 12:58 AM in Portage.

Where does the East Lansing to Portage train arrive?

East Lansing to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Portage?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Portage is 398 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from East Lansing to Portage.

How do I get a train ticket from East Lansing to Portage?

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Where can I stay near Portage?

There are 25+ hotels available in Portage.

East Lansing to Portage - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Portage by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane LAN - MSN
2. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Portagetaxi
4h 13m
$221–760
Drive 395.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Portagecar 395.6 mi
6h 37m
$73–105
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portagetrain Empire Builder / ...
9h 19m
$121–261
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Portagetrain
10h 28m
$118–202
Bus to Detroit, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DTW - MSN
3. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Portagetaxi
4h 52m
$200–762
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portagetrain
11h 28m
$97–197

East Lansing to Portage by bus and train (Amtrak)

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9h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 282.9 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Portage, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Portage via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 19m.

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