There are 7 ways to get from Highland Park to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 45m$77–153Drive 241.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Highland Park to Lansingcar 241.9 mi
4h 9m$45–64Bus via Benton Harbor
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483
7h 19m$47–87Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the train from Highland Park to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
4h 44m$74–483Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 7m$84–120Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport 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 36m$92–362Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the train from Highland Park to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
7h 43m$150–512
Highland Park to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Highland Park to Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Highland Park to Lansing is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Highland Park to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Chicago Bus Station and Greyhound Benton Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Highland Park to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Highland Park and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Highland Park and Lansing is 238 miles. The road distance is 243.4 miles.
The best way to get from Highland Park to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Highland Park to Lansing, including transfers.
Highland Park to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Highland Park to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Highland Park to Lansing is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Benton Harbor, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Highland Park, 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, you can take a train from Highland Park to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 7h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
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
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Highland Park to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Highland Park to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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More Questions & Answers
Highland Park to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Highland Park. It is currently 6:38 PM in Highland Park and 7:38 PM in Lansing.
Highland Park to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Highland Park to Lansing is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Highland Park to Lansing.
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