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How to get fromJefferson City to Lansingby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Lansing by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane COU - LAN
    5h 38m
    $144–459

  2. Drive  572.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Lansingcar car 572.7 mi
    10h 6m
    $105–151

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 1m
    $151–311

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    16h 21m
    $117–195

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane COU - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Lansingbus bus
    7h 49m
    $187–538

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    14h 5m
    $153–368

Jefferson City to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration14h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 16h 21m.

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