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How to get fromLansing to Saint Paulby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAN - MSP
    6h
    $96–485

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 32m
    $333–543

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    17h
    $125–219

  4. Drive  613.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Saint Paulcar car 613.6 mi
    10h 7m
    $112–162

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    18h 7m

Lansing to Saint Paul by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?

Delta 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 to St. Paul-Minneapolis via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 32m.

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