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

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

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MSP - LAN
    5h 38m
    $74–444

  2. 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
    15h 8m
    $336–536

  3. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    16h 54m

  4. Drive  623 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Lansingcar car 623 mi
    10h 19m
    $114–165

  5. 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 Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 45m
    $615–2,043

  6. 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 5m
    $100–466

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus bus
    17h 50m
    $124–214

Minneapolis to Lansing by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and 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 vehicle from Government Plaza Station to SBD Capitol past W Washtenaw St via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 15h 8m.

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