There are 8 ways to get from Lee's Summit to Lansing by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MCI - LAN
8h 9m$87–552Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 34m$184–390Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
18h 15m$117–205Drive 681.3 mi
- Drive from Lee's Summit to Lansingcar 681.3 mi
11h 58m$125–180Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)plane MCI - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
8h 43m$403–1,141Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MCI - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Lansingbus
9h 44m$135–621Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MCI - GRR
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
10h 17m$156–882Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
16h 38m$186–447
Lee's Summit to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lee's Summit to Lansing is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Lee's Summit to Lansing is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $85 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Lee's Summit to Lansing. However, there are services departing from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lee's Summit station to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Lee's Summit Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
The distance between Lee's Summit and Lansing is 628 miles. The road distance is 685.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lee's Summit to Lansing without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 34m and costs $180 - $390.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Lee's Summit to Lansing, including transfers.
Lee's Summit to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Lee's Summit to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lee's Summit Station.
The best way to get from Lee's Summit to Lansing is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $85 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 18h 15m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $450 and takes 16h 38m.
What companies run services between Lee's Summit, MO, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to CATA Intermodal Downtown via On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 18h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Lee's Summit to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Lee's Summit. It is currently 2:43 AM in Lee's Summit and 3:43 AM in Lansing.
Lee's Summit to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lee's Summit to Lansing is 685 miles. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Lee's Summit to Lansing.
There are 85+ hotels available in Lansing.




