There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane LAN - MSP
4h 41m$96–475Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GRR - MSP
6h 23m$83–454Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
13h 32m$153–383Bus
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
15h$100–181Drive 613.6 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Saint Paulcar 613.6 mi
10h 7m$112–162Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
18h 13m$140–235
Lansing to Saint Paul by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $95 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
The distance between Lansing and Saint Paul is 468 miles. The road distance is 617.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 13h 32m and costs $150 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Lansing to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Lansing to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
Lansing to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $390 and takes 13h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 15h.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to St. Paul-Minneapolis via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit, Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
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
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Saint Paul is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 6:41 AM in Lansing and 5:41 AM in Saint Paul.
Lansing to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Saint Paul is 617 miles. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Lansing to Saint Paul.
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