There are 7 ways to get from Lisle to East Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 14m$72–148Drive 237.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lisle to East Lansingcar 237.8 mi
4h 10m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Naperville to Chicagobus Btw 1210
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 41mLine 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
5h 6m$77–466Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus 1483
8h 52m$47–86Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
5h 57m$92–361Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus
7h 13m$146–506
Lisle to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisle to East Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lisle to East Lansing is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisle to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Ogden Ave & Main St and arriving at EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Naperville, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisle to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Lisle and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Lisle and East Lansing is 234 miles. The road distance is 239.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lisle to East Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Lisle to East Lansing, including transfers.
Lisle to East Lansing bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Naperville station.
Lisle to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lisle to East Lansing is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Lisle, IL, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ogden Ave & Main St to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Naperville, Chicago, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 7h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Naperville to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriott
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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More Questions & Answers
Lisle to East Lansing bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
East Lansing is 1h ahead of Lisle. It is currently 7:58 PM in Lisle and 8:58 PM in East Lansing.
Lisle to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisle to East Lansing is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Lisle to East Lansing.
There are 85+ hotels available in East Lansing.





