There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 19m$76–152Drive 228 mi
cheapest- Drive from Evanston to Lansingcar 228 mi
3h 58m$42–61Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 53m$86–126Subway, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
4h 15m$66–462Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483
7h 17m$46–88Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
6h 7m$90–361
Evanston to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Lansing is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Michigan & Washington, Chicago Union Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Evanston and Lansing is 227 miles. The road distance is 229.3 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Evanston to Lansing, including transfers.
Evanston to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Evanston to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Lansing is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Davis to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Evanston to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 3:34 AM in Evanston and 4:34 AM in Lansing.
Evanston to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Lansing is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Evanston to Lansing.
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