There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Salt Lake City by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane LAN - SLC
7h 2m$141–575Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
39h 40m$293–468Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake Citytrain California Zephyr
40h 16m$443–1,093Drive 1,592.6 mi
- Drive from Lansing to Salt Lake Citycar 1,592.6 mi
24h 56m$291–420Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lansing to Flintbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane FNT - SLC
9h 16m$168–673
Lansing to Salt Lake City by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Salt Lake City is to fly which costs $140 - $600 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Salt Lake City. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Salt Lake City. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Salt Lake City via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 16m.
The distance between Lansing and Salt Lake City is 1432 miles. The road distance is 1601.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Salt Lake City without a car is to bus which takes 39h 40m and costs $290 - $470.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Lansing to Salt Lake City, including transfers.
Lansing to Salt Lake City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing to Salt Lake City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $470 and takes 39h 40m, you could also train, which costs $440 - $1,100 and takes 40h 16m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Salt Lake City, UT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 39h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
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 Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- 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 Salt Lake City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Salt Lake City is 2h behind Lansing. It is currently 8:04 AM in Lansing and 6:04 AM in Salt Lake City.
Lansing to Salt Lake City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Salt Lake City is 1602 miles. It takes approximately 24h 56m to drive from Lansing to Salt Lake City.
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