There are 6 ways to get from Homewood to East Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 23m$75–150Drive 207.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Homewood to East Lansingcar 207.5 mi
3h 32m$38–55Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 2m$82–121Train, fly to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus
- Take the train from Homewood to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rdbus
5h 18m$76–484Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus 1483
8h 27m$43–78Train, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Homewood to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
6h 9m$91–359
Homewood to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Homewood to East Lansing is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Homewood to East Lansing is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Homewood to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from 183rd St & Dixie Hwy and arriving at EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Homewood to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Homewood and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Homewood and East Lansing is 234 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.
The best way to get from Homewood to East Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Homewood to East Lansing, including transfers.
Homewood to East Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Homewood to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Homewood to East Lansing is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Homewood, IL, USA and East 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 $75–110 and the journey takes 4h.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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 Homewood to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Homewood to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
Bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Capital Area Transportation Authority
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Homewood to East Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing is 1h ahead of Homewood. It is currently 6:29 PM in Homewood and 7:29 PM in East Lansing.
Homewood to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Homewood to East Lansing is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Homewood to East Lansing.
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