There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Wheaton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (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, train
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain
3h 57m$55–263Drive 237.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Wheatoncar 237.9 mi
4h 10m$44–63Train
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain Up-W
6h 38m$120–202Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 38mBus, train
- Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain
9h 49m$67–108
Lansing to Wheaton by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Wheaton is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Wheaton is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs $50 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Liberty Dr & Hale St via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Clinton & Jackson, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line and Oak Brook Center / Macy's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Wheaton via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Lansing and Wheaton is 227 miles. The road distance is 239.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Wheaton without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Lansing to Wheaton, including transfers.
Lansing to Wheaton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Wheaton is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Wheaton, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Lansing to Wheaton via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week, 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Wheaton
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Wheaton
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Wheaton
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Wheaton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Wheaton is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 10:07 PM in Lansing and 9:07 PM in Wheaton.
Lansing to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Wheaton is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Lansing to Wheaton.
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