There are 9 ways to get from Houston to East Lansing by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane IAH - LAN
7h 36m$107–508Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
30h 24m$350–769Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
30h 43m$256–427Drive 1,257.2 mi
- Drive from Houston to East Lansingcar 1,257.2 mi
21h 11m$230–332Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit (DTW)plane IAH - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
7h 58m$154–363Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Detroit (DTW)plane HOU - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
9h 8m$222–1,040Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane IAH - GRR
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
9h 25m$190–887Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane HOU - GRR
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
10h 10m$268–1,234Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
35h 16m$406–948
Houston to East Lansing by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to East Lansing is to fly and bus which costs $150 - $370 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to East Lansing is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 16m.
The distance between Houston and East Lansing is 1106 miles. The road distance is 1264.6 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to East Lansing without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 24m and costs $350 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Houston to East Lansing, including transfers.
Houston to East Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to East Lansing is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $430 and takes 30h 43m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $950 and takes 35h 16m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 30h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to East Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
East Lansing is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 5:40 PM in Houston and 6:40 PM in East Lansing.
Houston to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to East Lansing is 1265 miles. It takes approximately 21h 11m to drive from Houston to East Lansing.
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