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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane LAN - FCA
    8h 7m
    $201–775

  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 Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    38h 1m
    $451–1,071

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus bus
    41h 18m
    $410–623

  4. Drive  1,810.2 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Whitefishcar car 1,810.2 mi
    29h 17m
    $331–478

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane DTW - FCA
    9h 9m
    $235–977

  6. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane FNT - FCA
    9h 31m
    $220–814

East Lansing to Whitefish by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,493.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 38h 1m.

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