There are 7 ways to get from Lubbock to East Lansing by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane LBB - LAN
8h 39m$122–576Bus
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
30h 27m$235–372Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
35h 3m$345–796Drive 1,323.2 mi
- Drive from Lubbock to East Lansingcar 1,323.2 mi
21h 44m$242–349Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Detroit (DTW)plane LBB - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
8h 35m$169–761Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LBB - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
9h 38m$205–905Bus, train via EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
35h 29m$353–811
Lubbock to East Lansing by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to East Lansing is to bus which costs $230 - $380 and takes 30h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock to East Lansing is to fly and bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 27m.
The distance between Lubbock and East Lansing is 1148 miles. The road distance is 1330.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock to East Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 30h 27m and costs $230 - $380.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Lubbock to East Lansing, including transfers.
Lubbock to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.
The best way to get from Lubbock to East Lansing is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $380 and takes 30h 27m.
Lubbock to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta station.
East Lansing is 1h ahead of Lubbock. It is currently 12:15 AM in Lubbock and 1:15 AM in East Lansing.
What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 30h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Houston, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- 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
Train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to East Lansing is 1331 miles. It takes approximately 21h 44m to drive from Lubbock to East Lansing.
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