There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Hoffman Estates by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 16m$53–260Drive 242.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Hoffman Estatescar 242.5 mi
4h 13m$45–64Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 30m$60–164Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 13m$60–89Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus 1483 / ...
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
8h 9m$47–81
Lansing to Hoffman Estates by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Hoffman Estates is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Hoffman Estates is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $50 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Hoffman Estates. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Northwest Transportation Center via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Union Station Transit Center and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Hoffman Estates. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Rosemont via Jackson-Blue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Lansing and Hoffman Estates is 197 miles. The road distance is 243.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Hoffman Estates without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Lansing to Hoffman Estates, including transfers.
Lansing to Hoffman Estates bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing to Hoffman Estates train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Hoffman Estates is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $50 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 6h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Hoffman Estates, IL, USA?
American 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 $50–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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
- $50–140
- 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
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Hoffman Estates bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Hoffman Estates is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 5:39 PM in Lansing and 4:39 PM in Hoffman Estates.
Lansing to Hoffman Estates train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Hoffman Estates is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Lansing to Hoffman Estates.
There are 309+ hotels available in Hoffman Estates.



