There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Shedd Aquarium by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 50m$51–257Drive 213.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Shedd Aquariumcar 213.5 mi
3h 41m$39–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 38m$116–196Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 18mBus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus It 23
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 59m$62–102
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Shedd Aquarium is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Shedd Aquarium is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $50 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Shedd Aquarium. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Shedd Aquarium station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Lansing and Shedd Aquarium is 203 miles. The road distance is 214.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Shedd Aquarium without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Lansing to Shedd Aquarium, including transfers.
Lansing to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Shedd Aquarium is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $50 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 5h 38m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Shedd Aquarium, 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 $110–180 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
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
- $110–180
- 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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Shedd Aquarium is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 1:35 PM in Lansing and 12:35 PM in Shedd Aquarium.
Lansing to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Shedd Aquarium is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Lansing to Shedd Aquarium.
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