There are 6 ways to get from Lombard to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 48m$61–142Drive 234 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lombard to Lansingcar 234 mi
4h 5m$43–62Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483 / ...
7h 23m$46–81Train, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
4h 39m$43–272Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 49m$60–86Train, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Lansingbus
6h 26m$86–351
Lombard to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lombard to Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lombard to Lansing is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lombard to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Chicago Bus Station and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Lombard to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Lombard and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Lombard and Lansing is 236 miles. The road distance is 235.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lombard to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Lombard to Lansing, including transfers.
Lombard to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Lombard to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lombard to Lansing is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via South Haven, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Lombard, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lombard to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Lombard to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at South Haven station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Lombard. It is currently 7:24 PM in Lombard and 8:24 PM in Lansing.
Lombard to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lombard to Lansing is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Lombard to Lansing.
There are 85+ hotels available in Lansing.