There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Carol Stream by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 3m$124–342Drive 242.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Carol Streamcar 242.6 mi
4h 16m$45–64Train
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain Up-W
6h 53m$139–225Bus
- Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus It 23
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
12h 42m$68–112
Lansing to Carol Stream by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Carol Stream is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $120 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Carol Stream. However, there are services departing from Lansing and arriving at Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Jefferson & Harrison, Forest Park CTA Station - Bus Stop B and Wheaton Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Carol Stream. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Winfield via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Lansing and Carol Stream is 204 miles. The road distance is 244 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Carol Stream without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Lansing to Carol Stream, including transfers.
Lansing to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing station.
Lansing to Carol Stream train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $120 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 6h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 42m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Carol Stream, IL, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to Carol Stream via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Winfield in around 6h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Winfield
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Carol Stream is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 9:45 AM in Lansing and 8:45 AM in Carol Stream.
Lansing to Carol Stream train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Carol Stream is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Lansing to Carol Stream.
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