There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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
1h 21m$59–322Bus via Benton Harbor
cheapest- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus 1483
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 20m$41–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 31m$70–148Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 16m$83–121Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lansing to Chicago O'Hare-ORD232.8 mi
4h 1mDrive 232.8 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)car 232.8 mi
4h 1m$43–62
Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by bus, train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $55 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Jefferson Park Transit Center via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station and Jefferson & Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at O'Hare via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Lansing and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 183 miles. The road distance is 234.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), including transfers.
Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $55 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lansing to Chicago O'Hare-ORD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 3:21 AM in Lansing and 2:21 AM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Lansing to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
There are 300+ hotels available in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lansing and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.