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How to get fromMinneapolis to East Lansingby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to East Lansing by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MSP - LAN
    6h 21m
    $126–706

  2. Bus via Benton Harbor

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    16h
    $109–209

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 3m
    $146–241

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    14h 13m
    $199–414

  5. Drive 626.9 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to East Lansingcar car 626.9 mi
    10h 24m
    $115–166

  6. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSP - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    6h 11m
    $481–1,237

  7. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    7h 14m

Minneapolis to East Lansing by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration14h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 14h 3m.

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