There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Schaumburg by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, 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
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 21m$60–268Drive 247.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Schaumburgcar 247.2 mi
4h 19m$46–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 29m$58–152Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 3m$58–87Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
- 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
4h 23m$79–317Bus 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 45m$48–82
East Lansing to Schaumburg by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Schaumburg is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $55 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Northwest Transportation Center via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Jefferson & Washington and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Rosemont via Jackson-Blue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between East Lansing and Schaumburg is 200 miles. The road distance is 248.6 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Schaumburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from East Lansing to Schaumburg, including transfers.
East Lansing to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing to Schaumburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $55 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 6h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Schaumburg, IL, USA?
American 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 $50–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
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
- $50–140
- 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
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
East Lansing to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Schaumburg is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 7:03 PM in East Lansing and 6:03 PM in Schaumburg.
East Lansing to Schaumburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Schaumburg is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from East Lansing to Schaumburg.
There are 307+ hotels available in Schaumburg.