There are 6 ways to get from Gurnee to Lansing by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 59m$79–156Drive 255 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gurnee to Lansingcar 255 mi
4h 27m$47–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 5m$94–136Train, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
5h 58m$72–467Train, bus via South Haven
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
8h 43m$50–92Train, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
- 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
7h 50m$95–366
Gurnee to Lansing by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gurnee to Lansing is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Gurnee to Lansing is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Gurnee to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Gurnee and Lansing is 256 miles. The road distance is 256.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gurnee to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Gurnee to Lansing, including transfers.
Gurnee to Lansing train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Gurnee. It is currently 3:20 AM in Gurnee and 4:20 AM in Lansing.
Gurnee to Lansing train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gurnee to Lansing is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Gurnee to Lansing.
What companies run services between Gurnee, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 7h 59m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
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
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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