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How to get fromEast Lansing to Saint Paulby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAN - MSP
    6h 5m
    $103–493

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 31m
    $331–531

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    13h 54m

  4. Drive  617.5 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Saint Paulcar car 617.5 mi
    10h 12m
    $113–163

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DTW - MSP
    5h 19m
    $612–2,035

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    17h 32m

East Lansing to Saint Paul by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to St. Paul-Minneapolis via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 31m.

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